Street Youth Outreach Worker-PT

Overview

Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child? We are the Sarasota Safe Children Coalition. Guided by a mission “to protect children, strengthen families, and build community,” we provide:

• foster parent recruitment, training and licensure
• adoptions
• protective supervision
• voluntary family services

The Schoolhouse Link (SHL) Street Youth Outreach Worker provides direct services to homeless unaccompanied youth age 16-24. The target population is homeless unaccompanied youth who are living on the street, in a shelter or in another highly unstable situation. The Youth Outreach Worker performs ongoing outreach on their own and as part of a SHL team to aid in the identification, engagement and assessment of homeless and runaway youth.

The position provides support and referrals for SHL case management and counseling services. The position is a member of the SHL service team and will work closely with all community partners. The position will also identify systemic gaps and barriers and makes recommendations for solutions and/or improvements to the Schoolhouse Link Program Director.

• Perform ongoing outreach services and develop rapport with homeless unaccompanied youth age 16-24.
• Provide street/ park/library/school/shelter/employment/home site visits as necessary.
• Identify youth who are in temporary living situations and establish rapport.
• Assess the needs of youth and identify and make referrals to community resources and SHL team members.
• Provide extra support for youth working with SHL Case Manager or Counselor and are identified as having a higher level of needs.
• Keep appropriate records and files concerning services to homeless youth. All interactions with participants will be documented accurately and in a timely manner utilizing appropriate reporting mechanisms, including: uploading and maintaining accurate data required for the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) youth.
• Maintain tracking system and provide periodic reports.
• Promote collaboration and positive communication within Family Haven Alliance (FHA) system of care and coordinate activities with MCMs.
• Develop and maintain sound working relationships with SCC staff, Family Haven Alliance Members, and community partners.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling.

Hourly rate- $21.00

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in education or human services field with two years' experience working with at-risk youth and homeless populations. Professional experience in mental health field and addictions treatment is a plus.