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About the Role
The Outreach and Youth Engagement Specialist engages runaway, homeless and street youth (RHY) to increase their access to community resources for medical, mental health, financial, emergency shelter, and basic living and safety needs. This role assists youth in crisis intervention, problem-solving, action planning, and skill-building to address immediate life and safety issues, reduce exploitation and abuse risks, and prevent homelessness. The position also involves recruiting, training, and supporting RHY for The Center's Speakers Bureau and Youth Advisory Board.
Responsibilities
- Crisis Intervention
- Screening and Assessment
- Individual Counseling & Case Management
- Community Outreach to locations where youth are known to congregate
- Implement and staff the Speakers Bureau and Youth Advisory Board
- Maintain client confidentiality, consistent with Center policies
- Referral readiness and referral services
- Accurate and timely case and program record keeping
- Effectively manage time to meet responsibilities
- Engage youth to offer services and referrals
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and 1 year relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of experience and education
- A valid Driver's license
Skills
- Strong communication and literacy skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office & Internet Explorer
Work Type
- Full time
- 35 hours per week
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $20 - $21 per hour
About the Company
- Started BY YOUTH FOR YOUTH.
- We partner with youth to realize their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice.
- The Center ensures understanding and values differences in people of diverse cultures, ethnic origins, sexual orientation, disabilities and beliefs.
Equal Opportunity
- Provides Equal Employment Opportunities