We are looking for someone who is passionate about working in community services and has a great rapport with youths, and is committed to make a positive impact in their lives.

As a Community Outreach Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying and referring adolescents and youths to Xiente's prevention program. Along with the team, the ideal candidate will work with our population in small group settings, to ensure that the individuals in our care are emotionally strong, physically safe and socially healthy. The Intensive Prevention Services (IPS) is a community-based prevention program offered to youth aged 10 to 19. The Community Outreach Specialist identifies youths who are having disciplinary issues at school, conflicts at home or in the community, and refers them to Xiente.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• Engage audience with Excellent customer services and influential skills.
• Reach out to school staff, community organizations, law enforcement personnel to identify youth and refer them to Xiente's prevention services.
• Visit minimum 10 schools per week, and other community organizations to promote and identify youths.
• Refer 15 or more youth per month to Xiente's prevention program.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and conduct outreach events to promote services.
• Engage participate in outreach events during out or regular working hours and weekends as needed.
• Conduct presentations of NSCA prevention services in live events.
• Collect information about the family through interview, case history, and complete referral forms.
• Guide to families on how to best support their children through the Juvenile System process.
• Connect youth and parents to NSCA economic mobility services, and community resources.
• Provide English-Spanish interpretation when necessary.
• Participate in professional development training, community meetings and events as required.

Organizational Competencies:

Professionalism:

● Is able to communicate present information in a professional and structured manner.

● Is open to feedback and has a growth mindset.

Teamwork:

● Collaborate with others to advance the mission of the organization.

Integrity:

● Maintain confidentiality of all information regarding the organization.

● Has the ability to make ethical decisions and safeguard the well-being of the organization.

Strategic Planning

● Lead the strategic planning processes for the fulfillment of organizational goals and objectives.

● Develop action plans to align the organization with the strategy.

● Demonstrate critical analysis and problem-solving capabilities.

● Make changes and adjustments when necessary to achieve goals and objectives.

Commitment to the Mission

· Demonstrate the ability to adjust to change and situations in a positive manner.

· Learn in detail how the operations impact the mission.

· Show with actions that he/she believes in equality and economic mobility for all.

· Develop knowledge and stay at the forefront of issues related to the area of work and the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and Experience: AA degree in marketing or related field, OR, H.S Diploma, with at least 3 years of marketing, selling, or promoting experience. Preferable working experience in youth programs.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and in collaborative environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact with individuals of different racial, cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to secure the required clearances such as National Sex Offender, FBI, Child Abuse and Background checks.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and achieve monthly projected goals.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to climb steps

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person