Street Outreach Program Coordinator

SUMMARY:

The Street Outreach Program (SOP) Outreach Coordinator is responsible for implementation and ongoing operations. He/She provides direction, coordination, plus leadership and supervision to the staff. Additionally, the SOP Outreach Coordinator monitors the program’s budget and research, as well as works to promote development of the program’s community outreach and assessment of homeless youth. He/She will perform the position while working in the community. This position requires varying shifts, including evenings and weekends. Outreach is required as the position is in the community, on the street. The SOP Outreach Coordinator will ensure that staff is firmly committed to utilizing the Positive Youth Development approach. He/She will assist the Program Manager with ensuring that the Federal Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) grant objectives and goals are carried out, while ensuring compliance with all FYSB rules and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide coordination and leadership to the program interns and volunteers involved in outreach activities
• Coordinate and perform community outreach and client assessment, including but not limited to targeted missing youth canvasing
• Coordinate and provide case management/service coordination.
• Coordinate the ongoing aftercare services via referral and linkage.
• Coordinate and conduct data collection and case documentation.
• Represent the Agency in the development or maintenance of relationship with other organizations including community agencies, public agencies and referral sources.
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct.
• Possess, train staff in and employ practical understanding of:
• basic child, adolescent and family development
• issues that are relevant to homeless youth
• interventions used in helping runaway and homeless teens.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Conduct or coordinate staff training that will provide the skills necessary to implement the program.
• In cooperation with appropriate Fiscal staff, administrate the determined program budget.
• Carry out all provisions of the FYSB grant objectives, goals and outcomes, including established rules and guidelines.
• Provide training to police officers of designated law enforcement agencies as specified in program plan.
• Represent the Agency in the development or maintenance of relationship with other organizations including sister agencies, public agencies, managed care companies, insurance companies, funds and referral sources.
• Provide liaison and appropriate staffing for committees of the Board of Trustees as directed by the Executive Director.
• Assure that program staff participates in Agency research projects to evaluate the program’s effectiveness.
• Assist in the development of proposal writing and fundraising activities.
• Ability to qualify as an approved Agency driver.
• Own a cell phone to be used for on-call responsibilities.
• Notify Director of Operations- Ruaway, Homeless Youth with an emergency situations (i.e. in need of clinical support, AWOL, safety concern for yourself or the well being of a client or family member, a client threatening to harm themselves or others, etc.).
  
  

OTHER DUTIES:

• Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision and on-going training that will provide the skills necessary to implement the program.
• All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
• Assure that program staff maintains high standards of ethical and professional conduct.
• Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred
• Licensure: Valid Ohio LSW preferred.
• Skills: Knowledge of systemic family therapy, crisis intervention, family education, behavioral interventions and knowledge related to substance abuse.
  
  

Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with

diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities.

Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in using Agency computer systems and software as required for performing essential job functions. Practical and creative problem solving skills.

• Experience: Experience in public relations, community development and both clinical and administrative supervision preferred.
  
  

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
  
  

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Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.