What are the responsibilities and job description for the Street Outreach Specialist - Youth/Young Adult position at Arbor Circle Corporation?
Position Details Engage with and provide outreach services to youth and young adults ages 10-24 who are experiencing unsafe and/or unstable housing. Services are client-centered and delivered in the community through van outreach to encampments, community co-locations, and other connections. The Street Outreach Specialist will, in addition to community outreach, coordinate additional services, present to, and maintain liaison relationships with schools and other community business/partners where youth are frequently located and/or that provide services to youth. Positive outcomes are achieved through purposeful and respectful relationships rooted in trauma-informed care, hope, and cultural humility. An openness to embrace and explore bias, equity issues, successes, and challenges from a place of understanding and curiosity is needed to succeed and develop in the position/organization.Position Requirements:Completion of High School or equivalentValid Driver’s License, current auto insurance and clean driving historyKnowledge of and/or experience working with youth and young adults If your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! Arbor Circle recognizes folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, and/or immigrants have experienced systemic oppression and/or involvement with the justice system, foster care, may have current or previous lived experience of homelessness, and/or are survivors of violence. We believe that these identities must be centered in the work we do. Your lived experience is valued, and you are encouraged to apply. We understand that candidates may have unique experiences and skills that aren't always reflected in a job description. If you feel you could contribute to our team, please apply.Learn More About Arbor CircleAt Arbor Circle, we support our employees with:Market-driven and equitable salary practicesRobust health insurance options401k match11 paid holidays (including floating holidays meaningful to you)3 weeks’ vacation upon hire, plus separate paid sick timeA supportive, fulfilling, and inclusive workplace cultureEquity and inclusion-focused affinity and work groupsOngoing professional development and meaningful career growth opportunitiesQuality supervision and flexible schedulingThe ideal candidate will bring curiosity, empathy, and a willingness to engage in thoughtful exploration of bias, equity, and challenges in order to thrive and grow with our organization.Learn more at arborcircle.org/careers.If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the employer directly, as external platforms are not responsible for the application process.