Program Coordinator (Youth Services)

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Program Coordinator (Street Outreach) provides street-based crisis intervention services, gateway services, referrals, to homeless youth on the streets and where they congregate. Supports homeless youth transition into a stable living environment.

JOB DUTIES:

• The Program Coordinator will work out in the community, as well as spend time at A Hand-UP Drop-in Center to ensure a warm hand-off to other services as appropriate
• Work closely with all homeless youth who voluntarily enter into any AZYP programs
• Complete daily time and activity sheets. Conduct pre-entrance surveys with homeless youth and administer post–tests for youth who enter into any AZYP services or housing services
• Responsible for tracking the progress of youth who have entered our programs through street outreach or through the Hand-UP Program, including following-up once they have exited the program
• Teach risk reduction strategies and coping skills to youth on the streets
• Conduct street outreach with other street outreach team members to ensure personal safety
• Complete and submit monthly reports to Project Coordinator by the 5th of each month. Maintain statistical data as assigned
• Serve as a Hand-UP Program liaison at community events
• Complete mileage log as applicable for driving between sites during outreach activities
• Make weekly trips/visits to bus stations, local malls, parks, community centers, and other areas where homeless youth congregate
• Attend community fairs to promote awareness of agency programs and interact with homeless youth to build trust in our services
• Maintain proper boundaries with clients to ensure appropriate therapeutic relationships
• Complete applicable paperwork and enter data into HMIS
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills that encourage a pro-active approach
• High school Diploma or GED and 2 years experience working with at-risk or homeless youth
• Knowledge of rural communities
• Knowledge of Runaway and Homeless Youth, Housing barriers, Positive Youth Development and Trauma-Informed Approaches
• Direct service experience and experience working with, and linking youth, to clinical services
• Experience providing outreach education to local and state stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work nights/weekends as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fingerprint and background clearance
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Cell phone
• Participation in orientation and training as required by AZYP
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License and reliable transportation to travel throughout Mohave County (mileage stipend provided)
• Auto Insurance coverage in the minimum amount of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000

Qualifications

Salary : $19