Outreach Worker

EPWORTH CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES INC • Normandy, MO

7d • $17 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The part-time Outreach Worker identifies the needs of homeless, runaway, foster, and at-risk youth ages 11–24 and connects them with resources, crisis intervention, referrals, and tangible goods to meet basic needs. The role provides low-barrier, unconditional support to help youth become self-sufficient, access safe housing and supportive services, navigate their communities, and thrive. The position is based at the Epworth Drop-In Center in Normandy, St. Louis, Missouri, and pays $17 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Class E license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Valid auto insurance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth living on the street, agency staff, and community groups.
• Thorough knowledge of working with at-risk older youth, crisis intervention, resource sharing, and client needs.
• Demonstrated ability to use strength-based, therapeutic crisis intervention methods with adolescents.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement agency and program documents.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues, community partners, and families.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and ETO database software.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs regularly; lift up to 25 pounds; and pull or push on occasion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with runaway, homeless, and street youth and/or youth with emotional and behavioral issues is preferred.
• Familiarity with the St. Louis area, streets, and neighborhoods is highly recommended.
• At least 60 hours of college training with major coursework in social sciences, or equivalent, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete intakes and individual assessments with youth accessing street outreach services.
• Monitor and oversee youth in the Drop-in Center and assist with laundry, food preparation, shower access, and basic-needs supplies.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources and connect participants to employment, education, medical, mental health, and basic-needs resources.
• Connect and transport youth to shelters, housing resources, and other appropriate resources as needed.
• Plan and facilitate Drop-in Center events and help develop a monthly activity calendar.
• Collaborate with volunteers and community partners to provide resources and support to youth.
• Deliver presentations in the community.
• Conduct street outreach shifts and identify places where homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth congregate.
• Maintain timely, accurate service records and participant outcome data in Effort to Outcomes (ETO) and other required database systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow agency rules, policies, and procedures, including attendance, safety, conduct, social media, training, and confidentiality requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage available on date of hire.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• 10 paid holidays plus one floating holiday.
• Generous paid time off starting on date of hire, with additional hours after 90 days.
• Extended illness leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED