Street Outreach Worker (SOP)

Brighton Center Inc; Austinburg (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Childcare Discount

Life and Disability Insurance

Professional Development

Education Awards

Job summary

Brighton Center, Inc. is seeking a Street Outreach Worker to connect Runaway & Homeless Street Youth with crisis information and referral services.

You will establish relationships with youth, perform crisis intervention as needed, and coordinate referrals to shelter and supportive services. The role involves collaboration with police and community partners, planning youth activities, and providing aftercare.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, Bachelor's preferred.
• 1 year experience with youth.
• Valid driver's license and clean background check.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with Runaway & Homeless Street Youth.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management as needed.
• Identify emergency needs and coordinate shelter referrals.
• Engage police, agencies, community leaders and businesses to build support.
• Plan and coordinate youth activities and give presentations.
• Provide aftercare services and community referrals.
• Ensure timely and concise program documentation meeting grant requirements.
• Complete all required trainings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Youth outreach

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's preferred

Job description

Street Outreach Worker

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!

Purpose:

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.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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; give presentations.
• Provide appropriate aftercare services as needed, including community referrals.
• Ensure documentation is concise and timely and meets all grant requirements.
• Complete all required trainings.

Requirements:

• High school diploma required, Bachelors preferred.
• 21 years old.
• 1 year experience with youth.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Clean background check.
• Data collection and documentation experience preferred.

What we offer:

• Competitive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.
• Retirement Plan-employer contribution of 4% of gross salary for 403b and additional 2% match option.
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave.
• 11.5 Paid Holidays.
• Childcare Discount.
• Agency Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Professional Development.
• Education Awards.

This is a non-exempt position with an hourly wage range of $15 - $17.

If you are interested in this position, please log on towww.brightoncenter.com/careersand apply today! Come join a growing agency!

We are an equal-opportunity employer. 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.

DRUGFREE WORKPLACE:

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