Street Outreach Coordinator

Position Summary: The Program Coordinator (Street Outreach) provides street-based crisis intervention services, gateway services, referrals, to homeless youth on the streets and where they congregate. Supports homeless youth transition into a stable living environment. This position is open to applicants in Mohave County and the greater Lake Havasu area, but Lake Havasu is preferred.

JOB DUTIES:

• The Program Coordinator will work out in the community, as well as spend time at A Hand-UP Drop-in Center to ensure a warm hand-off to other services as appropriate.

• Work closely with all homeless youth who voluntarily enter into any AZYP programs.

• Complete daily time and activity sheets. Conduct pre-entrance surveys with homeless youth and administer post–tests for youth who enter into any AZYP services or housing services.

• Responsible for tracking the progress of youth who have entered our programs through street outreach or through the Hand-UP Program, including following-up once they have exited the program.

• Teach risk reduction strategies and coping skills to youth on the streets.

• Conduct street outreach with other street outreach team members to ensure personal safety.

• Complete and submit monthly reports to Project Coordinator by the 5th of each month. Maintain statistical data as assigned.

• Serve as a Hand-UP Program liaison at community events.

• Complete mileage log as applicable for driving between sites during outreach activities.

• Make weekly trips/visits to bus stations, local malls, parks, community centers, and other areas where homeless youth congregate.

• Attend community fairs to promote awareness of agency programs and interact with homeless youth to build trust in our services.

• Maintain proper boundaries with clients to ensure appropriate therapeutic relationships.

• Complete applicable paperwork and enter data into HMIS.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills that encourage a pro-active approach
• High school Diploma or GED and 2 years’ experience working with at-risk or homeless youth
• Knowledge of rural communities.
• Knowledge of Runaway and Homeless Youth, Housing barriers, Positive Youth Development and Trauma-Informed Approaches

• Direct service experience and experience working with, and linking youth, to clinical services.

• Experience providing outreach education to local and state stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fingerprint Clearance/Background Check
• CPR/First Aid
• Participation in orientation and training as required by AZYP
• Arizona Driver’s License and reliable transportation to travel throughout Mohave County
• Cell phone
• Auto Insurance of $100,000 and $300,000

Salary : $19