Youth Crisis Outreach & Support Advocate

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

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.