Youth Outreach Specialist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Title : Youth Outreach Specialist

Employment Status : Full Time

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Requirements

SUMMARY :

Seeks out high risk teens in the community who are disconnected from resources to address their immediate needs; improve behavioral and physical health of youth; provide employment and educational opportunities; and to reunify families or help youth find alternative, safe housing. Must be readily available to youth for counseling during periods of physical and mental stress. Continually helps to link youth to support sources within the community as the need arises.

REPORTS TO :

Youth Outreach Program Team Leader

DEPARTMENT :

Youth Outreach Program

SUPERVISES : N / A

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS (COMPETENCIES)

What knowledge, skills and abilities are needed for success in this position?)

• Ability to organize & work flexible scheduled routines to achieve program outcomes.
• Exhibits concern / empathy for clients and their life experiences.
• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships with community stakeholders.
• Ability to creatively problem solve with clients and families.
• Ability to work autonomously and identify / communicate issues to Team Leader.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / ACTIVITIES

1. Coordinates and provides street outreach by identifying, engaging, and linking high-risk teens to needed services in order to meet program objectives.

2. Maintains contact and excellent relationships with the local police, churches, schools and Safe Haven locations within Franklin County for immediate referral of troubled teenage and transition age youth.

3. Ensures availability of crisis plan for the assigned youth to have an immediate contact in times of trouble.

4. Maintains contact with parents and assigned guardians in order to facilitate return of youth to a stable family situation.

5. Maintains required caseload and / or meets established productivity standards.

6. Accurately completes documentation in a timely manner.

7. Serves on an agency committee.

8. Completes other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree (B. A. / B. S.) in Social Work or related field from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. One year working with homeless, gang-involved or at-risk (preferred).

3. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

4. Comfortable with public speaking.

5. Computer literate and knowledgeable of office equipment.

6. Holds and maintains a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

REQUIRED TRAININGS

Completes required trainings, including but not limited to :

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Shelter / office environment and other various locations in the community. May require ability to sit, move about, climb stairs and operate telephone and personal computer for extended periods of time. Must furnish a reliable personal means of transportation in order to accomplish work objectives. May work a nonstandard work week.

ADA :

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Salary Description

22.00

Salary : $22