Full Time Outreach Worker

Brighton Center, Inc.; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

403b retirement plan with 4% employer+

2% match option

11.5 paid holidays

Childcare discount

Life and LT Disability Insurance

Full-time 40 hours/week

Job summary

Brighton Center, Inc. is seeking a dedicated youth outreach specialist to build community connections and link youth in crisis with essential services.

You will provide crisis intervention and case management, coordinate referrals, and maintain detailed documentation to meet grant requirements. You will establish rapport with police and community partners, plan targeted activities, and support aftercare and referrals for Runaway & Homeless Street Youth, while promoting safety and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience with youth is preferred.
• Data collection and documentation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish community relationships to connect youth in crisis with information and referral services.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management as needed to youth and families.
• Identify emergency needs for youth and coordinate referrals and options for shelter or other services.
• Establish rapport with police, agencies, community leaders and businesses to educate and gain support for Runaway & Homeless Street Youth.
• Plan and coordinate activities and aftercare services including community referrals.
• Ensure documentation is concise and timely and meets all grant requirements.

Skills

Youth outreach

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Brighton Center, Inc. is a private non-profit community-based organization with the mission to create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education, employment, and leadership. We have been named a finalist for the Best Place To Work four years in a row, as well as a Top 50 Nonprofit to work for in the Nation!

Establish community relationships with individuals, families, and agencies in an effort to connect youth and young adults in crisis to essential information and referral services.

Establish relationships and rapport with Runaway & Homeless Street Youth.

Provide crisis intervention and case management as needed to youth and families.

Identify emergency needs for youth; coordinate referrals and options for youth seeking shelter or other services.

Establish and maintain rapport with police, agencies, community leaders and businesses to educate and gain their support for Runaway & Homeless Street Youth.

Plan and coordinate special activities and events for community youth; Provide appropriate aftercare services as needed, including community referrals.

Ensure documentation is concise and timely and meets all grant requirements.

High School Diploma Required, Bachelors Preferred

• 1 year experience with youth
• Data collection and documentation experience preferred

• Competitive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Retirement Plan-employer contribution of 4% of gross salary for 403b and an additional 2% match option
• 11.5 Paid Holidays
• Childcare Discount
• Agency Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• This is a full-time 40 hours weekly position with an hourly wage of $17.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to gender, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Outreach, youth, young adults, crisis intervention, community partnerships, referrals, homeless, prevention, homelessness, social work, non-profit, nonprofit)