Youth Navigation Center-Career Pathway Navigator (L1)

Are you ready to make a difference in someone's life?

THEN WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!!!

New Horizons, a nonprofit serving special needs adults in the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Ventura and Glendale, California, for more than 60 years, seeks a self-starter to be a Youth Navigation-Career Pathway Navigator.

This will be a very rewarding experience for reliable people who have a passion to help others.

SUMMARY: The Career Pathway Navigator plays a key role in developing and supporting New Horizon’s Youth Navigation Center programs. Guided by student preferences, services may be delivered in school settings, NH Campus, within the community, at their home, and/or remotely. All programs are designed and led with a person-centered approach, ensuring that each young adult’s voice, choice, and goals are at the heart of their experience. The Career Pathway Navigator fosters a welcoming, engaging, and outcome-oriented environment for young adults with disabilities. In addition, the CPN provides support and serves as a back-up for other Youth Navigation programs as needed, whether at the main campus or any satellite office.

Essential Duties by Program Area:

• Coordinated and secure student job site placements to fulfill work experience requirements
• Complete DOR reports: ISP Report, 1st report/30 hours, 2nd Report/30 hours, and 3rd Report/40 hours (100 hours)
• Track student weekly timesheet
• Worksite Development
• Maintain communication with all sources of support: Job Site Manager, job coaches, parents, supervisors, etc..

·         Deliver engaging and accessible training modules: Privacy & Safety, Communication Skills, and Relationship Building that equip participants with the knowledge and skills to safely, responsibly, and effectively navigate the digital world

·         Facilitate discussion on online safety, effective communication, and professional relationship building.

·         Support learners in developing safe online habits that protect personal data and digital identity.

·   Must speak English

·   High School diploma

·   Experience with special needs / developmental disabilities (preferred)

·   Driver's License for 3+ years required. Must be at least 21 years of age.

·   Authorized to work in the United States.

Work Environment

·   This is a community-based position. The role requires flexibility to work at various community settings, including partner locations, training sites, and other off-site environments. The position may also involve providing transportation to members using your personal vehicle, in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

·   Flexible work hours to accommodate program schedules.

• 30+ work hours eligible for part-time benefits (Medical, Vision & Dental)

• Paid sick leave
• Differential rates for Holidays
• All paid trainings including CPR/First Aide
• Discounts Program
• Referral Program
• FSA
• And more...