Student Success Navigator, County Youth

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The County Youth Student Success Navigator (CYSSN) serves as a dedicated mentor, advocate, and connector for County foster youth placed in group homes within Dayton's Hope Zone. Each Navigator will manage a caseload of youth, co-develop individualized Student Success Plans (SSPs), and ensure coordinated wraparound support that improves attendance, academic outcomes, and emotional stability.

Navigators work closely with Children Services caseworkers, home managers, school administrators, and Omega CDC's Education Department to ensure each youth has consistent, trauma-informed, and goal-oriented guidance toward long-term success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Student Engagement & Case Management

• Develop and implement individualized Student Success Plans (SSPs) within 30 days of assignment.
• Conduct multiple weekly 1:1 check-ins with each assigned student, tracking attendance, academics, and wellness.
• Facilitate trauma-informed mentoring and access to group sessions, promoting trust, belonging, and emotional growth.
• Ensure students access at least two wraparound supports (e.g., tutoring, mentoring, enrichment).
• Coordinate tutoring, counseling, and career exploration opportunities through Omega CDC and Hope Zone partners.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as the primary liaison between children services caseworkers, school teams, and group home staff.
• Participate in school-based student support meetings and monthly Children Services coordination meetings.
• Communicate consistently with group home leaders to address attendance, academic, and behavioral challenges.
• Collaborate with Family Resource Coordinators (FRCs), Out-of-School Time (OST) staff, and other Hope Zone teams.

Data, Reporting, and Evaluation

• Maintain up-to-date records in Salesforce and Learning Circle to track outcomes and interventions.
• Submit monthly progress reports on attendance, academic growth, and engagement for all assigned youth.
• Support mid-year and end-of-year evaluation reports (March & August 2026) for FCCS and Omega CDC leadership.

Performance Goals (Aligned with SMART Program Objectives)

• 100% of assigned students have a completed SSP with 3 measurable goals and 9 action steps within 30 days.
• Reduce chronic absenteeism among assigned students by 15%.
• Ensure 60% of students show academic improvement by end-of-year assessment.
• Achieve 80% student participation in enrichment, mentoring, or wellness activities.
• Maintain 95% documentation accuracy across all case files and Salesforce entries.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Education: Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in youth development, education, or social services; experience with foster/group home youth preferred.
• Knowledge: Trauma-informed care, student support planning, and culturally responsive engagement practices.
• Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Organized, data-driven, and accountable to deadlines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and data tracking systems (Salesforce preferred)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Based in Hope Zone schools and community sites; regular travel between schools and group homes required.
• Standard schedule (M–F, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM) with some evening or weekend engagements required.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and pass all background screenings.
• Work is performed primarily in the Hope Zone (Northwest Dayton). Local travel is required for school visits, home visits, meetings, community engagement, and required presentations. Longer distance travel may be required for necessary training.

The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable