Youth Outreach Navigator - Housing, Education & Wellness Support

Lifeworks-Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 PTO days per year (accrued)

11 paid holidays per year

premium-free employee medical plan w/$

retirement savings plan with 50% match

Job summary

LifeWorks Austin is seeking an Outreach Navigation Specialist to join our Street Outreach team. The role focuses on community-based outreach and providing supportive services to YYA up to age 24 who are runaways, street-dependent, or homeless.

You will conduct assessments, develop service plans, advocate, connect to housing, education, employment and wellness resources, and support day-to-day operations at the Youth Resource Center, including workshops to build life skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social/behavioral sciences or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with at risk youth or young adults; or 1 year with unhoused population.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; HMIS experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish or ASL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with YYA to create a supportive, trusting environment with trauma-informed approaches.
• Perform community-based outreach and connect YYA to resources to meet goals.
• Conduct assessments to develop individualized service plans with the client.
• Provide or connect clients with housing, education, employment and wellness services.
• Support housing navigation and assist with applications and advocacy.
• Monitor progress and document outcomes to track progress and improve services.
• Attend internal and community meetings; coordinate shifts and supervise volunteers.

Skills

Client Focus

Collaborates and Adapts

Honors Differences

Nimble Learning

Builds Trust

Action Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social or behavior sciences or admin/marketing

Job description

LifeWorks Austin is seeking an Outreach Navigation Specialist to join our Street Outreach team. The role focuses on community-based outreach and providing supportive services to YYA up to age 24 who are runaways, street-dependent, or homeless.

You will conduct assessments, develop service plans, advocate, connect to housing, education, employment and wellness resources, and support day-to-day operations at the Youth Resource Center, including workshops to build life skills.