What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Street Outreach Specialist position at Comprehensive Youth Services?
Harbor Youth Street Outreach Program a program of Comprehensive Youth Services, Inc.
Position: Part-time Outreach Specialist
Hours: Flexible scheduling with Day, Afternoon, and Weekend hours
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
Benefits: Earned PTO, 403b with 10% match, Shift differential for weekends, Flexible Schedule
The Harbor Street Outreach Program provides assistance and referrals to youth 9-21 who are in crisis. This position is up to 60 hours every two weeks, scheduling is based on events that are planned in advance, Typical shifts are 4-8 hours and are double staffed going out into the local communities and providing resources to youth in need. Normal shifts may start as early as 8 am and end as late as 9 pm. The work environment includes in-office and outdoor events year-round. Some evenings and weekends are required.
Typical Client Related Responsibilities Include:
- Completion of client intake and required paperwork
- 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.
- 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, 4 H Fair, Festivals, 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
- Complete Daily schedule of required staff duties and ensure building is clean
- 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
