PT Street Outreach Specialist

Harbor Youth Street Outreach Program a program of Comprehensive Youth Services, Inc.

Position:                           Part-time Outreach Specialist

Hours:                               Flexible scheduling with Day, Afternoon, and Weekend hours

Salary:                               $15.00 per hour

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

Benefits: Earned PTO, 403b with 10% match, Shift differential for weekends, Flexible Schedule

The Harbor Street Outreach Program provides assistance and referrals to youth 9-21 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 shifts are 4-8 hours and are double staffed going out into the local communities and providing resources to youth in need. Normal shifts may start as early as 8 am and end as late as 9 pm. The work environment includes in-office and outdoor events year-round. Some evenings and weekends are required.

Typical Client Related Responsibilities Include:

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  Completion of client intake and required paperwork


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  Shift Documentation


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  Assist clients with applications for resources, school, or employment


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  Assist clients in obtaining their personal documentation


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  Provide clients with referrals to community resources and advocate for clients to community partners


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  Assist clients with life skill activities and schoolwork. 
  
  


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  Provide clients with needed items like food, hygiene, and household supplies


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  Answer crisis calls and provide necessary crisis intervention.


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  Assist youth in the transition to shelter services or returning home.


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  Complete Routes to local communities to provide resources and information.


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  Work closely with and develop a respectful relationship with community partners


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  Participate in outreach events. Examples but not limited to: parades, 4 H Fair, Festivals, family night, school outreaches, backpack giveaways, pop-up events, walking local paths, entering homeless encampments, Dome Day, etc.


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  Complete staff trainings in a timely manner, participate in staff meetings and supervisions


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  Complete Daily schedule of required staff duties and ensure building is clean


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  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.


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  Follow through on direct requests from supervisors


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  Perform other duties as directed to allow the program to function at its maximum level


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  Additional duties assigned by program manager as needed