Outreach Worker (Homeless Youth)

WFC Project REACH is hiring 2 Outreach Workers; these positions are 30 hours a week and work Tuesday through Friday 3:30PM-9:30PM and Saturdays 5:00PM-11:00PM. Potential of going full time 35 hours per week.

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Position summary:

Outreach Workers play a vital role in connecting young adults experiencing homelessness or housing instability with life-changing resources. Working as part of an 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.

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 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