RHY Street Outreach Worker

Kenosha Human Development Services•Kenosha, WI

26d•$23

About The Position

The RHY Street Outreach Worker builds relationships with runaway, homeless and street youth and provides support services that aim to move youth into stable housing and prepare them for independence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Demonstrate ability to work with youth positively, including non-judgmental approach to sensitive issues such as sexuality, AODA, etc.
Ability to conduct the majority of work in the community that includes travel, and overnight stays
Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, in the English language
Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with good driving record
Must carry own auto insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage
Ability to maintain records, document case notes and data daily
Ability to give and accept feedback as a part of a team
Ability to traverse within the workspace and community frequently
Be willing to learn and work with the treatment philosophies

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Provide street-based education and outreach to youth in the community
Develop and provide care packages to youth on the street or at risk of becoming homeless
Provide community education regarding services available to youth
Establish linkages to middle and high schools in Kenosha County
Establish linkages to community agencies to provide access for youth in need
Provide youth with information about and access to Basic Center, Health, Family, and Emergency services
Collect, analyze, and provide data per grant requirements using the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and KHDS Client Tracking System (CTS)
Collaborate with Crisis to identify youth in crisis appropriate for Street Outreach programming
Provide follow-up to runaway/homeless youth and their families in crisis
Complete individual assessments and access to trauma informed treatment and counseling
Complete Coordinated Entry assessment and referral
Attend and actively participate in all Kenosha Coalition Against Human Trafficking meetings
Attend and actively participate all federal and local program meetings as required