What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Worker position at Old Colony YMCA?
Job Description
The Community Based program is looking for energetic and flexible staff who have a passion to make a difference for children and families in our communities for our new Comprehensive Family Programs! The capacity to balance both treatment oriented support to youth and their parents/caretakers, and casework documentation and outreach responsibilities for youth who are involved with the Department of Children and Families is essential. The Outreach Worker will be comfortable working independently, and as part of a team with a Clinician, other youth and family support staff serving a caseload of assigned individual consumers. The ability to build a strong rapport and communicate with youth, families, state agency workers, and collateral resources in person and by phone is necessary.
Requirements
Position requires CORI/SORI, driver's license, proof of car insurance, clean driving record, and use of personal vehicle to complete daily work assignments with mileage reimbursement. Education requirement of a Bachelor's Degree, or at minimum, an Associates Degree with five years direct human service experience with youth and families.
The Community Based program is looking for energetic and flexible staff who have a passion to make a difference for children and families in our communities for our new Comprehensive Family Programs! The capacity to balance both treatment oriented support to youth and their parents/caretakers, and casework documentation and outreach responsibilities for youth who are involved with the Department of Children and Families is essential. The Outreach Worker will be comfortable working independently, and as part of a team with a Clinician, other youth and family support staff serving a caseload of assigned individual consumers. The ability to build a strong rapport and communicate with youth, families, state agency workers, and collateral resources in person and by phone is necessary.
Requirements
Position requires CORI/SORI, driver's license, proof of car insurance, clean driving record, and use of personal vehicle to complete daily work assignments with mileage reimbursement. Education requirement of a Bachelor's Degree, or at minimum, an Associates Degree with five years direct human service experience with youth and families.