Community Outreach Specialist
Job Title: Community Outreach Specialist
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Lead Outreach Specialist, Program Director
Salary: $46,500 - $58,000
Job Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Lead Outreach Specialist and Program Director, the Community Outreach Specialist will support a comprehensive positive youth development program for school-age and transition-age youth. As COS, this individual will assist in coordinating the development and implementation of an in-school or out-of-school youth program that promotes youth leadership development, health and wellness, positive relationships, and educational and economic success. Using a relationship-based outreach model within a framework of social justice youth development, culturally responsive family and personal healing, and social equity, the COS will engage, empower, and coalesce resources. The COS will be responsible for providing youth leadership and prevention activities in and out of school, facilitating support groups and restorative justice circles, street youth outreach, assisting clients and their families by connecting or creating services, including but not limited to intensive contact with youth as needed, referrals to other programs/agencies, outreach events, provide late night gym, and conducting/coordinating community education and cultural celebrations, youth-led organizing, and media promotion.
Typical Responsibilities And Duties:
Design and implement a comprehensive positive youth development program for underserved, high promise or at-promise youth and their families.
Provides supervision, protection, and care of children and youth individually and in groups at all times. Sets agreements with youth for expected behavior.
Works with youth leaders to create and implement educational outreach and prevention activities to develop youth leaders and advocate for social justice issues using technology, media/social media, art, performance art, events, campaigns, etc.
Conducts screening and intake as needed to determine youth-directed needs and goals of the participant to promote agency and self-determination.
Foster relationships among local schools, universities, businesses and other community youth and education programs to enhance the development of youth clubs and leadership/empowerment programs.
Implement planning and project management processes to ensure the effective coordination and integration of the programs and resources of pro-social, educational, and youth leadership development opportunities.
Collaborate with youth services and after-school management teams to ensure the effective coordination of program schedules and related events for youth and families.
Maintains collaborative relationships with appropriate community organizations.
Assesses client needs and resources, including the identification of needs for and referral for professional services.
Serves as primary contact for assigned youth and works directly with other case managers and youth intervention specialists.
Provides educational and support services to clients and families in individual and group settings.
Completes client records and other required documentation in accordance with program and agency regulations, payer and regulatory requirements.
Provides mentoring, advocacy, crisis intervention and referral services for assigned clients.
Attends team meetings and training as required. Assist with funds development for educational programs and youth programs.
Performs first aid in emergency situations.
Provides transportation in personal or agency vehicles, including but not limited to the transportation of clients and or program supplies.
Available to work evenings weekly and weekends as determined by youth and community needs.
Attendance management. Keeping accurate daily, weekly and monthly attendance records, for students and staff. Maintaining and managing enrollment of students identified by School Site.
Conducting assessment of student progress in accordance with positive youth development and evidence-based practices for that particular population, intervention, or program.
Collaborate with other organizations in the community to deliver professional workshops.
Advocate for parents and students rights and give them the proper tools and resources to obtain them.
Meet with interns, case manager, therapist with regards to what is occurring on site.
Engage families or guardians to support youth success.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Master's Degree preferred. BA degree or equivalent and/or three years of leadership and management experience in a youth services, family support or K-12 educational setting.
License: A valid California driver’s license, current car insurance and a good driving record as documented by a DMV report.
Knowledge & Skills:
Relationship management skills
Experience in fostering a team approach to youth development and creating collaboration among partner organizations in youth development
Ability to articulate a vision about preparing youth for the future—from social, economic, cultural and personal perspectives—to partners, funders and the community
Highly positive and enthusiastic style capable of motivating others
Skills and energies to build a team and lead effective staff and youth development and training using restorative practices
Basic understanding of treatment and rehabilitation techniques
General knowledge of community resources
Tact and diplomacy
Exercise good judgment and act calmly in emergency situations
Implement, monitor and support developmental growth and the recovery processes
Ability to work effectively with people, including persons differing in value systems, LGBTQ2S, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds, language capabilities and disabilities
Ability to work within a program structure
Adept at working with technology and media including basic ability to work with Microsoft Office
Knowledge of the needs of the target population.
Spanish. Bilingual/Bicultural preferred.
Special Requirements:
Must be able to obtain program specific certifications and receive a criminal records clearance as required by specific programs licensing regulations and Youth Alliance practices
Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
Must complete Mandated Reporter training per CANRA
Physical Requirements:
The following are required in day-to-day performance of the duties of this position:
Standing, Walking, Pinching and Finger Flexion, and Visual/Auditory Acuity are required constantly (over 2/3 of the workday)
Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Bending, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling, Twisting and Sitting are required occasionally (under 1/3 of the workday)
Balancing, Climbing and Crawling are generally not required.
Benefits:
Healthcare insurance options, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance policy, FSA (flexible spending account) and more!
11+ PTO Days
12 Holiday Days
YA provides 2 additional "rejuvenation days" in December
Professional Development Assistance
Chiropractic Care
Employee Assistance Program
Yearly Staff Retreat/Team Building, Staff Appreciation events, and other YA Events.
Customize your Work Schedule (dependent on supervisor approval based on positional and departmental needs)
Opportunity for Employee Referral Bonuses
Mileage Reimbursement.
To Apply:
Please send your cover letter, resume, and references to careers@youthall.org
Position open until filled. We will be reviewing applications as they are received.
Youth Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides innovative and culturally relevant services that strengthen and enrich youth, families, and the community. Youth Alliance has served San Benito County since 1995. Youth Alliance believes long-term community wellness is best done in partnership with youth, families, and stakeholders. YA utilizes a relationship-based outreach model within a framework of positive youth development, family, and personal healing, and social equity to engage, empower, and coalesce resources.
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