Tahoe Youth & Family Services

JOB DESCRIPTION: SLT Outreach Worker 20hrs. a week, $20.00 an hour.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Supportive Services Manager, the Outreach Worker Must identify with and provide information to youth in a manner consistent with the agency and program outreach philosophies; Provide outreach services to youth found in street and school settings and provide them with information regarding programs and services available to them; Provide program outreach and education to public and private agencies, schools, and the community through direct presentations and participation in community events; Establish and maintain productive relationships with TYFS partners; Perform all tasks and assignments to ensure appropriate and ethical adherence to the grant/contract guidelines under which the program operates. Responsible for identifying and assessing the needs of clients and, as appropriate, arrange, coordinate, monitor, evaluate, and advocate for a package of services to meet the youths’ specific needs, developing prevention materials for street and school-based outreach, case management, assists in the drop-in center and providing supportive services. This is a non-exempt position, part time position and does not include medical, dental and vision benefits, nor does it accrue vacation time.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• This position is designed for former homeless youth or individuals with lived experience.
• Special consideration will be given to persons with knowledge of community-based organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

All responsibilities of the Outreach Worker are “as directed” by the Supportive Services Manager. Outreach Worker are expected to learn many of the following responsibilities, core skills, knowledge, abilities and competencies during their employment with the agency. It is most important that the Outreach Worker is able to identify with and provide information to other youth in a manner consistent with the agency and program philosophies on outreach.

• Provide outreach services to youth. Outreach Worker will approach youth found in these community settings and provide them with information regarding programs and services available to them.
• Participate in weekly outreach to the youth of the community through presentations, street outreach in relevant locales, handing out relevant and useful information through “palm cards,” hygiene materials, and shelter information.
• Develop relevant materials to be distributed to youth.
• Participate in outreach to the community regarding all aspects of the agency’s programs and services.
• Provide program outreach and education to public and private agencies, schools, and the community through direct presentations and participation in community events.
• When youth who have been sexually abused, exploited or thrown away are identified and located, these youth are offered support services (i.e. shelter, counseling, food, etc.) that are available through TYFS Supportive Services Program.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with local agencies, organizations, law enforcement and other relevant local and national organizations.
• Maintain required program statistical data.
• Perform all tasks and assignments to ensure appropriate and ethical adherence to the grant/contract guidelines under which the program operates.
• Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and related functions.
• Acquire updated information through reading and training to remain current on job related techniques, issues and information.
• Participate in appropriate networking activities.
• Share in Drop-In Center cleaning and maintenance duties as requested.
• Perform all related tasks as requested by the Supportive Services Manager or Executive Director.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• South Lake Tahoe, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• South Lake Tahoe, CA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person