Student Services Navigator - Humboldt Bridges to Success Counseling Navigator (Grant Funded) at Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District
About the Employer
The Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District crosses two counties, Mendocino and Humboldt, in the heart of the redwoods, extending from remote, mountain areas, to the Eel and Mattole River valleys, to Kings Range and out to the Lost Coast of the Pacific Ocean. The school district encompasses an area of approximately 773 square miles. Employment in Southern Humboldt and Northern Mendocino counties includes tourism, commercial fishing, timber, agriculture, ranching, the school district, the community hospital, and state agencies. The Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District unified in 1948, combining nineteen separate school districts. Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is committed to educational excellence through a comprehensive program that promotes the success of all students by empowering them with the skills and attitudes necessary to be confident and engaged citizens of a changing world. The District is currently comprised of Redway Elementary School (K-6), Whitethorn Elementary School (K-6), Casterlin Elementary School (K-8), Miranda Junior High School (7-8), Casterlin High School (9-12) and South Fork High School (9-12), and an alternative educational program, Osprey Learning Center, which includes a K-12 Independent Study program and a Continuation High School. Our current enrollment is approximately 700 students. Our Mission and Vision Statements: The vision of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is to equip every student to become well-rounded, confident citizens who embrace life-long learning while pursuing their chosen pathway and improving their communities. In partnership with students and families, the mission of Southern Humboldt’s dedicated and caring staff is to create experiences that challenge and empower every student to develop valuable knowledge, social skills, and community commitment. Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Southern Humboldt Unified School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perc
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Assistant Superintendent and/or Superintendent and HBTS Coordinator, Student Service Navigators, as members of the Humboldt Bridge to Success (HBTS) Team, will support school administrators and staff, Humboldt County Mental Health clinicians; provide students, parents, and staff with information and referrals to support students' success, and provide information regarding students' mental health goals and progress. They will assist students with academic, attendance, and/or behavioral issues and assist parents and students in locating services (e.g. counseling, resource and intervention referrals) to increase student success. The Student Service Navigators, working with HBTS clinicians and trained school staff will mediate and facilitate student disputes (i.e. assisting students with problem-solving strategies) including student social skills groups (non-counseling in nature) to enhance positive student behavior and appropriate social skills. Student Service Navigators will assist with the organization and implementation of school-based initiatives related to HBTS, district and team priorities (including bullying prevention, positive behavioral support, in-school suspension, and in-school disciplinary responses). Student Service Navigators will also collect required data and documentation including student behavior and discipline, keep records and prepare reports as necessary with guidance from the co-supervisors and school administrators. Student Service Navigators will also regularly be involved with care coordination of identified students. They will assist students and families to access community services (as identified by the Clinicians, K-12 Coordinator, and school/district administrators). In addition, they will follow-up and monitor student/family engagement with community and other services
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION Bachelor Degree preferred, Community College and/or Vocational School Degree with study in job related area or equal experience. EXPERIENCE Demonstration of basic competency equivalent to graduation from high school plus not less than one year of college level education or equivalent training in the field of social work or related field; two years of experience working with youth as an instructional aide, vocational technician, career counseling tech or similar service. For those without two years of experience, additional education such as a Bachelor’s degree in social work, education or similar may be substituted. SKILLS Required to perform multiple non-technical tasks with an occasional need to upgrade skills due to changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the function of the job include: operating standard office equipment; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and utilizing pertinent software applications.
EDUCATION Bachelor Degree preferred, Community College and/or Vocational School Degree with study in job related area or equal experience. EXPERIENCE Demonstration of basic competency equivalent to graduation from high school plus not less than one year of college level education or equivalent training in the field of social work or related field; two years of experience working with youth as an instructional aide, vocational technician, career counseling tech or similar service. For those without two years of experience, additional education such as a Bachelor’s degree in social work, education or similar may be substituted. SKILLS Required to perform multiple non-technical tasks with an occasional need to upgrade skills due to changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the function of the job include: operating standard office equipment; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and utilizing pertinent software applications.
Comments and Other Information
1. Must be fingerprinted and a satisfactory Department of Justice records check must be received by the District Office, prior to employment;
2. TB testing will be required upon employment;
3. May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certificates within the first 6-12 months of employment;
4. Will be required to drive and travel for work, requiring a current California driver license.
Applications accepted online only.
Southern Humboldt Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Southern Humboldt Unified School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from
discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status,
nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity
Comments and Other Information
1. Must be fingerprinted and a satisfactory Department of Justice records check must be received by the District Office, prior to employment;
2. TB testing will be required upon employment;
3. May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certificates within the first 6-12 months of employment;
4. Will be required to drive and travel for work, requiring a current California driver license.
Applications accepted online only.
Southern Humboldt Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Southern Humboldt Unified School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from
discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status,
nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity
Application Deadline
10/18/2021 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
9/15/2021
Contact
Tori Miclette
707-943-1789 111
707-943-1789 111
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$4,586.32/month ($26.46/hr)
Length of Work Year
200 days (11 Months)
Employment Type
Full Time
Site/Department:
Itinerant (Housed at SFHS)
Salary Schedule:
Classified Salary Schedule
Salary Range :
Range 39
Benefits Package:
Blue Shield Medical, VSP Vision, Guardian Dental & Life - $15,708.70 Annual Contribution Cap