AmeriCorps Street Outreach Program Assistant

Pathfinders; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Child care benefits

Educational award eligibility

Job summary

Pathfinders is seeking a dedicated AmeriCorps member to support street-based outreach and assess at-risk youth for survival services in Wisconsin. The role emphasizes youth engagement, resource referrals, and collaboration with multiple program areas.

Applicants should have strong communication skills and be prepared to commit to a full-year term from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027. Benefits include health insurance and child care assistance where eligible.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• At least two years related experience working with youth and families is preferred.
• Must commit to the position for the full year from Sep 1, 2026 through Aug 31, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain street-based connections with at-risk homeless and street youth.
• Conduct youth assessments to provide survival aid, housing and employment assistance, and referrals.
• Participate in program meetings, trainings, and development opportunities.
• Cross train within Runaway and Homeless Youth Services and Anti-Violence Services program.
• Assist with maintaining Street Beat social media pages (Facebook, Instagram).
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Reliability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose and Reporting Structure:

Funded through a grant from the Federal AmeriCorps Worker Program administered by the State of Wisconsin, AmeriCorps members commit to a year of community service averaging 33 hours per week (minimum of 1,700 hours annually during the grant period of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027) and in return receive a living allowance of $20,772 per year of service ($865.50 gross per bi weekly pay check), plus an educational award upon successful term completion that can be used for either new advanced education tuition that accept federally subsidized loan or for re-payment of existing federally subsidized loans student loans. Health insurance is available at no cost for AmeriCorps members, and child care benefits assistance is provided to qualifying AmeriCorps workers. Extensive pre-service and in-service training opportunities are required and are provided free of charge to participating AmeriCorps workers throughout Wisconsin.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Initiate and maintain street-based connections with targeted at-risk homeless and street youth.
2. Conduct youth assessments in order to provide survival aid and sexual abuse and exploitation prevention services; including food and clothing, risk reduction supplies and education, housing and employment assistance, and resource and referral information.
3. Participate in program and agency meetings, trainings, and development opportunities.
4. Cross training within the Runaway and Homeless Youth Services (including Youth Shelter and Drop-In Center programs), and Anti-Violence Services program.
5. Assist with maintaining the Street Beat social media pages (Facebook, Instagram)
6. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualification/Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 21 years old. A High School degree or its equivalent is preferred.
• At least two years related experience working with youth and families is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, reliable, and able to maintain privileged client information.
• Must commit to the position for the full year from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027.