Outreach Specialist

Overview

A Program Of Comprehensive Youth Services, Inc.

Position:
Part-time Street Outreach Specialist

Hours:

Days, Afternoons, and Weekends

Salary: $15.00 per hour

The FYI Outreach Program provides assistance and referrals to youth 12-22 who are in crisis.

• 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

• Requirements:
  Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, TB test
• High school diploma or GED
• Must pass MDHHS background check