Peer Educator - Street Outreach

PRIMARY PURPOSE/ FUNCTIONS OF POSTION:

Act as a role-model for homeless and at-risk youth at the Bowden Youth Center and on street outreach, represent Volunteers of America, Dakotas as community ambassadors while utilizing positive social and leadership skills.

REPORTS TO:

Street Outreach Supervisor and/or BYC Coordinator (while on street outreach reports also to street outreach specialists)

PRIMARY DUTIES:

1. Establishing relationships and building positive rapport with street youth by visiting places they frequent.

2. Providing information and/or referrals for needed services.

3. Representing the organization in a positive manner during all dealing with the public.

4. Maintaining consistent communication with supervisor and other staff.

5. Being a strong role model and encouraging healthy lifestyles.

6. Maintaining confidentiality.

7. Carrying out other duties as needed and/or requested.

HOURS:

Relief position (20 hours or less per week), which requires flexible scheduling. Schedule will include afternoon, evening and weekend hours.

EXPERIENCE/

EDUCATION:

Minimum of 16 years old, currently enrolled/attending or graduated from high school or GED. Individual must possess a genuine desire to teach and guide youth and have the ability to be a positive role model.

Volunteers of America, Dakotas promotes to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor