Navigator Teen Support Specialist (TAPP)

POSITION SUMMARY: The Navigator Teenage Pregnant and Parenting Program services are dedicated to supporting pregnant and parenting youth and young women in achieving a healthy pregnancy, delivering healthy babies, completing their education, parenting effectively and safely, postponing a second pregnancy, developing leadership skills, life goals, and measuring and building resiliency. This is accomplished through our comprehensive case management and Navigator services. The Navigator Teen Support Specialist is a full-time position that provides services in the homes, communities, and schools of pregnant and parenting teens.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:Provide the following services to pregnant and parenting participants via individual, family and group interventions, including:Participant Identification and Outreach – including linkages with schools, health centers, networksIndividual Assessment – provide leadership in conducting a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment that includes youths’ current and potential support networkService planning – develop, implement, update, and monitor high-quality service/ treatment plans and servicesLinkage with Services, Supports and Opportunities – identify and engage information, resources, supports and opportunities for participants; and actively provide connections with services, including healthcare, childcare, transportation, educational, vocational, employment, mentoring, etc.Counseling and family engagement – engage youth’s familial, school, community and peer support systems and biological father when appropriate.Parenting Education – Provide education on developmental stages, bonding, nurturing and safety.Youth Development – provide peer- and family-based learning, recreational and psycho-social opportunities for pregnant and parenting teens and their families and friends, including input on program design and development.CQI and Reporting - Maintain accurate, up-to-date and high-quality case notes, statistics, and documentation of services; administer assessment tools, and generate reports.Professional Representation - Contribute to the success and accomplishments of the Program through positive internal and external representation and communication, teamwork, problem-solving, on-time and consistent attendance, preparedness, and participation in community relationship-building.Program Development - Develop work skills, knowledge, expertise, and professional abilities by staying abreast of and incorporating lessons learned from professional literature, research, best practices, grant trends and opportunities, networking, and attending professional exchanges, trainings and conferences.Pregnancy Prevention Curriculums-Complete applicable training courses that support the service delivery of teen pregnancy preventions and healthy choices.Other duties as assigned. Requires Knowledge and Ability to:Attend all professional development trainings as required by the agency or Healthy Starts Department.Participate as a positive, productive team member within the Navigator Program Team.Work effectively with diverse populations.Organize and work independently.Work flexible hours.Traveling between work sites.Operate agency vehicle and transport Families First clients when necessary.Effectively communicate and partner with children, families, community agents, residents, co-workers and other entities as appropriate.Complete Motivational Interviewing training and other required training essential to work performance.Possess flexibility to adapt to various working styles.Work as a self-starter, creative problem solver and solution focused approach.Work in a fast-paced environment.Accept program performance feedback and constructive criticism.  Other Duties:Home visitation, as deemed appropriate.Attend community meetings.Assist with outreach through community events, and other venues that help build awareness of program.Report and manage a database.