Outreach Worker (Homeless Youth)

Street Outreach Specialists play a vital role in connecting young adults experiencing homelessness or housing instability with life-changing resources. Working as part of a outreach team, this position involves engaging youth on the street in areas where they are known to congregate — such as parks, encampments, and community hubs — to provide crisis intervention, basic needs assistance, and referrals to housing and supportive services. The program is hiring 2 Street Outreach Specialists; these positions are 25 hours a week and the work schedule is Tuesday through Friday 5:00pm – 10:00pm and Saturdays 6:00 pm – 11:00pm.

Salary: $26.00 per hour

What you’ll do

• Build strong relationships with young people to understand their needs and challenges.
• Conduct outreach activities to promote available services and programs within the community.
• Provide harm reduction supplies, hygiene kits and other basic needs items.
• Complete initial and ongoing assessments of program participants
• Collaborate with local Homeless Outreach teams.
• Assist in crisis intervention and safety planning when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation of contacts, services, and referrals in HMIS and internal systems.
• Uphold all safety protocols during outreach activities.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma required. Degree in human service or related field preferred.
• Two years of professional experience in human service field.
• At least one year experience working with youth.
• Outreach and/or Counseling experience and experience working within a diverse team preferred.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Strong skills in motivational interviewing techniques to effectively engage clients.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Interested candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and educational credentials; and include 3 professional reference contacts.

AA/EOE