Youth Mental Health Navigator (multiple positions available)

POSITION AVAILABLE: Youth Mental Health Navigator (multiple positions available)

POSITION LOCATION: Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) serving the Educational Learning Centers (ELCs) and Alternative Learning Centers (ALCs) in the SWWC region.

POSITION SUMMARY:   The Youth Mental Health Navigator will provide navigation services in our Educational Learning Centers, Alternative Learning Centers and other SWWC sites as needed by proactively collaborating with caregivers, school staff, and local mental and physical health providers to help families access appropriate community resources to support improved mental health outcomes and well-being for youth.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: This role involves collaborating with school staff, caregivers, and mental health providers to support youth in accessing community mental health resources and services. It includes assisting families in navigating the mental health system to ensure youth receive timely, quality, and culturally competent care. Maintaining effective and professional relationships with local mental health providers and relevant professionals is essential to supporting youth experiencing social and emotional concerns. The position advocates for children and families, working closely with school personnel and other agencies to promote a better understanding of students’ educational and personal needs. Engaging with families to gather information and provide support, participating in meetings with parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals, and maintaining appropriate documentation of family and child involvement are key responsibilities. Additionally, the role requires accurate record-keeping of referrals, student and family data, and available resources while ensuring adherence to due process procedures and compliance requirements. Providing excellent public relations and customer service to member districts, staff, parents, and the general public is essential. Following all policies and regulations, maintaining regular and prompt attendance, and performing other assigned duties are also integral to this position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor’s Degree in social work required, Master’s in social work preferred; moderate job related experience.  MN Licensure as a School Social Worker required; valid driver’s license required.

CONTRACT/SALARY: This full-time (185-day) position begins on August 6, 2025, for the 2025-2026 school year.  Bachelor’s degree salary range of $50,855 to $71,248.  Master’s salary range of $60,646 to $92,477.  PhD salary range of $70,196 to $94,068.  Salary depending on education, qualifications, abilities, and experience. The role includes excellent benefits, details of which can be found here.

APPLICATION MATERIALS: Complete online application at www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copy of licenses, college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference.

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION: Contact Human Resources at 507-537-2285 or [email protected].

QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION:  Contact Amber Bruns at 507-337-2946 or [email protected]

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:   Position will remain open until filled.

WHAT IS THE SWWC?  The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies).  With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:   SWWC’s mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs.  To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members.  SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs.  We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.