Ohio Means Jobs Cleveland Cuyahoga County is sourcing for a youth/young adult navigation coordinator position. Under the guidance of the VP, YRS, and in collaboration with YHDP partners, the Navigation Coordinator oversees the Youth Navigation Specialist Team, delivering individualized, trauma-informed support to young adults (16-24) facing housing instability or homelessness. This role emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, utilizing anti-racist principles to address the needs of diverse groups, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, and disabled youth. Responsibilities include supervision, coordination, caseload management, direct service provision as needed, and conducting screenings and intake matching with the appropriate Navigation Specialist. Essential Job Responsibilities • Serve as point person for YHDP Navigation Team to coordinate activities, provide support, guidance, and direction to Navigation Specialists and liaison to the NAV Collab partners • Assist Navigation Specialists in the development of Navigation Plans, accessing resources, and making appropriate referral and linkage • Support the personal and professional development of youth navigators through individualized coaching, trauma-informed supervision, and tailored coaching methods, empowering them to assist peers in achieving housing stability • Provide assessment and behavioral health services to transitional-aged youth and their families, developing solution-focused plans, including Medicaid-reimbursable services such as Psychological Diagnostic Evaluation (Assessment), Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST), and crisis response • Make appropriate referrals and recommendations, advocating and liaising with schools, the justice system, social services, and behavioral health services • Contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical records through timely documentation in compliance with licensing and accreditation regulations and standards • Maintain accurate documentation to comply with standards and requirements • Actively participate in team meetings, collaborating with partners to expedite housing solutions. • Adhere to best practices, including Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Housing First, Harm Reduction, and Antiracism. Additional Job Responsibilities • Adheres to ethical, confidentiality, and professional standards required by federal and state laws, organizational policies, and licensing boards • Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to individuals' diverse backgrounds and needs, ensuring effective communication • Engages respectfully and professionally with members of various organizations, contributing to interdisciplinary team collaboration • Actively participates in quality improvement activities of the program/agency • Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct in terms of privacy of client information and adherence to confidentiality policies & upholds the service philosophy • Comply with policies and procedures governing the program and agency and consults with appropriate administrative staff regarding issues posing potential risk • Build and maintain positive relationships with peers and other programs and departments within the organization • Perform other duties as assigned that support the mission of the agency Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities* • Knowledge and understanding of youth development principles, child welfare, youth residential services, juvenile justice, mental health, and substance abuse • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to navigate Microsoft Office applications • Demonstrates initiative and exercises independent judgment in performing job duties • Flexible schedule availability • Trained in behavio