What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Specialist position at Comprehensive Youth Services?
A Program Of Comprehensive Youth Services, Inc.
Position: Part-time Street Outreach Specialist
Hours: Days, Afternoons, and Weekends
Salary: $15.00 per hour
Requirements: Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, TB test
High school diploma or GED,
Must pass MDHHS background check
The FYI Outreach Program provides assistance and referrals to youth 12-22 who are in crisis.
Typical Client Related Responsibilities Include:
- Completion of client intake
- Shift Documentation
- Assist clients with applications for resources, school, or employment
- Assist clients in obtaining their personal documentation
- Provide clients with referrals to community resources and advocate for clients to community partners
- Assist clients with life skill activities and schoolwork
- Transportation of clients
- Provide clients with needed items like food, hygiene, and household supplies
- Answer crisis calls and provide necessary crisis intervention
- Assist youth in the transition to shelter services or returning home
- Complete Routes to local communities to provide resources and information
- Work closely with and develop a respectful relationship with community partners
- Participate in outreach events. Examples but not limited to: parades, family night, school outreaches, backpack giveaways, pop-up events, walking local paths, entering homeless encampments, Dome Day, etc.
- Complete staff trainings in a timely manner, participate in staff meetings and supervisions
- Assist in the compliance of all federal, state, and local licensing requirements and health and fire regulations to ensure that the premises are safe, clean, and secure.
- Follow through on direct requests from supervisors
- Perform other duties as directed to allow the program to function at its maximum level
- Additional duties assigned by program manager as needed
Salary : $15
