Youth Street Outreach Specialist

Company: Comprehensive Youth Services
Location: Port Huron
Posted on: June 18, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSalary: 13Harbor Youth Street Outreach Program929 Pine StreetPort Huron MI(810) 334-6007Position: Part-time Intervention SpecialistHours: Days, Afternoons, and WeekendsSalary: $13.00 per hourRequirements: Valid driver's license, clean driving record, TB test, High school diploma or GED, Must pass MDHHS background checkThe Harbor Outreach Program provides assistance and referrals to youth 9-22 who are in crisis. This position is up to 60 hours every two weeks, scheduling is based on events that are planned in advance. Typical Client Related Responsibilities Include:

• Completion of client intake and required paperwork
• 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, ducky derby, 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
• Complete Daily schedule of required staff duties and ensure building is clean
• 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

Keywords: Comprehensive Youth Services, Warren , Youth Street Outreach Specialist, Other , Port Huron, Michigan