Youth Outreach & Stability Navigator (TLP)

Mental Illness Recovery Center; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Sick leave

HSA

Job summary

MIRCI seeks a Youth Outreach & Support Specialist to engage youth 17–22 facing homelessness or housing instability, linking them to Transitional Living Program services and community resources.

Under supervision, you will conduct field outreach, complete VI-SPDAT assessments, educate youth on eligibility, and support intake and orientation while maintaining accurate HMIS records and contributing to program evaluations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health, or related human services field.
• Preferred experience with vulnerable youth and/or homeless youth services.
• SC driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Defensive driving certification and CPR/First Aid.
• Willingness to travel and occasional evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage youth aged 17–22 experiencing homelessness and connect them with Transitional Living Program services.
• Conduct VI-SPDAT assessments to connect youth to appropriate interventions and services.
• Educate youth about program eligibility and enrollment in TLP.
• Distribute basic needs supplies during outreach.
• Liaise with community partners and referral sources to raise awareness of TLP services.
• Assist youth during intake and orientation, explaining program expectations and supports.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports and evaluations of outreach outcomes.
• Input data into HMIS/Apricot in compliance with agency standards.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Youth development

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Interviewing & counseling

Field-based work

HMIS knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health, or related human services field

Tools

HMIS

Apricot

Job description

MIRCI seeks a Youth Outreach & Support Specialist to engage youth 17–22 facing homelessness or housing instability, linking them to Transitional Living Program services and community resources.

Under supervision, you will conduct field outreach, complete VI-SPDAT assessments, educate youth on eligibility, and support intake and orientation while maintaining accurate HMIS records and contributing to program evaluations.