CoNEXTions Outreach Specialist

CoNEXTions Outreach Specialist

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Pay: $15.42 - $17.82 per hour

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (40 hrs/week)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (some variation based on program needs)

The CoNEXTions Street Outreach Program supports youth ages 12‑21 who are experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness, abuse, trafficking, or exploitation. Outreach Specialists meet youth where they are—in the community, on the street, or in our drop‑in center—offering safety, resources, and ongoing support.

Street Outreach Specialists go out on the streets of our Cape Girardeau community to areas where youth frequently congregate, seek shelter, etc., and provide youth who are in need with a variety of resources: basic needed items, community resource information, and a safe person who is not asking or requiring anything in return for any services/items provided.

For any youth who wants or needs more assistance and support, a Street Outreach Specialist will work alongside that youth on a regular basis, providing the necessary support, resources, etc., to help achieve the goals the youth wants to attain.

The work is grounded in trauma‑informed care and emphasizes trust, collaboration, and empowerment.

• Build positive, professional relationships with youth in the community
• Conduct street outreach and identify youth who may need support
• Provide basic‑needs items, information, and a safe point of contact
• Help youth with life skills, housing, education, employment support, and other support services
• Complete assessments, documentation, case plans, and progress notes
• Support drop‑in center services and group activities
• Provide transportation for clients as needed (agency or personal vehicle)
• Collaborate with internal programs and community partners
• Participate in required training and meetings
• Identify individuals who may benefit from other agency services or other community services and make appropriate referrals to assist individuals in accessing those services and activities, plus leadership skills with program participants

• High School Diploma/GED/HSE
• At least one year of experience with at‑risk youth or individuals facing homelessness preferred
• Valid driver's license (MO Class E or IL Class
  
  D), auto insurance, and acceptable driving record
• Reliable personal transportation

We’ve served our region since 1974, providing comprehensive behavioral health services across five counties. Our mission is to support personal growth, wellness, and quality of life for individuals and families in our community. We’re committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

• 24 paid days off in your first year + your birthday off
• Seven paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Company‑paid life and LTD insurance
• Retirement auto‑enrollment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• Employee referral program
• Additional optional benefits

Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc., please contact  to speak with us about your needs.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other

• Mental Health Care