Outreach Specialist PT

Comprehensive Youth Services•Port Huron, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Outreach Specialist PT position is part of the Wings of The Harbor Program, a program of Comprehensive Youth Services, Inc. This program provides assistance and referrals to youth aged 9-21 who are in crisis. The role involves up to 59 hours every two weeks, with scheduling based on advance-planned events. Typical shifts are 4-8 hours and are double-staffed, focusing on reaching out into local communities to provide resources to youth in need. Normal shifts can start as early as 8 am and end as late as 9 pm. The work environment includes both in-office tasks and outdoor events year-round. Some evenings and weekends are required.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license
Clean driving record
TB test
High school diploma or GED
Must pass MDHHS background check

Responsibilities

Completion of client intake and required paperwork
Shift Documentation
Assist clients with applications for resources, school, or employment
Assist clients in obtaining their personal documentation
Provide clients with referrals to community resources and advocate for clients to community partners
Assist clients with life skill activities and schoolwork.
Provide clients with needed items like food, hygiene, and household supplies
Answer crisis calls and provide necessary crisis intervention.
Assist youth in the transition to shelter services or returning home.
Complete Routes to local communities to provide resources and information.
Work closely with and develop a respectful relationship with community partners
Participate in outreach events. Examples but not limited to: parades, 4 H Fair, Festivals, family night, school outreaches, backpack giveaways, pop-up events, walking local paths, entering homeless encampments, Dome Day, etc.
Complete staff trainings in a timely manner, participate in staff meetings and supervisions
Complete Daily schedule of required staff duties and ensure building is clean
Assist in the compliance of all federal, state, and local licensing requirements and health and fire regulations to ensure that the premises are safe, clean, and secure.
Follow through on direct requests from supervisors
Perform other duties as directed to allow the program to function at its maximum level
Additional duties assigned by program manager as needed