Street Outreach Worker

Latin American Youth Center • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Street Outreach Program (SOP) Outreach Worker collaborates with other SOP staff and volunteers to conduct on-street outreach, in all 8 wards of Washington, D.C., as well as providing support to other outreach teams when necessary. The Outreach Worker researches areas, creates maps, and gathers information from case managers to inform outreach efforts to locate homeless and unstably housed youth. During outreach efforts, the Outreach Worker will provide an initial assessment to youth, distribute survival aid and information, and potentially transport youth to safe facilities. JOIN US AND SUPPORT YOUTH TO LIVE, WORK, AND STUDY WITH DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY!   Latin American Youth Center’s (LAYC) mission is to empower youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through comprehensive and innovative programs that address youths’ social, academic, and career needs. To achieve this mission, LAYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 4,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behavior, and guide youth towards successful adulthood.    We believe in a future where all youth pursue their dreams, reach their goals and acquire the skills and self-confidence to live a life of purpose, connection, contribution and joy.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of youth development experience; school-based experience is a plus.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to translate Positive Youth Development (PYD) techniques into practice.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Knowledge of community and local resources.
• Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends.
• Complete criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances.
• Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high quality, respectful environment.
• Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.
• LAYC/MMYC requires the COVID-19 vaccine of all its employees. You will be asked to provide proof of vaccination at the time of your interview and at your onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements street and institutional outreach plans that target specific areas and target populations; The outreach plan should include, but is not limited to, social media platforms, one-on-one outreach, and institutional presentations.
• Develops detailed maps and guides of “hot spots” where homeless youth congregate.
• Develops outreach strategies targeted to underserved communities, knowing that different populations will require different approaches specific to their community.
• Facilitates training for SOP volunteers and/or new staff on appropriate engagement methods.
• Creates and follows schedules for effective street & institutional outreach.
• Participates in weekly team meetings, informing staff of pertinent information regarding clients.
• Creates and manages inventory of SOP supplies, i.e. survival aid, information packets, bus cards, food, etc.
• Provides crisis case management interventions to homeless youth for as long as necessary and ensures a warm-hand transfer to ongoing case managers.
• Performs institutional (public, private, nonprofit, faith-based) outreach and advocacy to create awareness around youth homelessness.
• Implements the Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (SPDAT) with youth and enters assessment information into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
• Participates in the Coordinated Entry System with other providers, using information gathered from initial on-street assessments.
• Participates in bi-weekly Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement (CAHP) meetings.
• Enter all notes and appropriate data into ETO and HMIS system daily.
• Meets with Program Manager for bi-weekly programmatic supervision.
• Meets with Clinical Coordinator for bi-weekly case management supervision and group supervision.
• Improves professional skills by attending workshops, seminars, and training sessions as allowed by time and funding constraints.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insurance
• Matching 401(k) program beginning at hire
• 3 weeks paid vacation leave per year; PTO is accrued, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure.
• 12 paid holidays per year, 12 days paid sick leave per year and 4 wellness days. Sick and wellness days are prorated during your first year based on your start date, then available in full in subsequent years.
• Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care.
• Health club discounts
• One to two days per week of telework for most positions (eligible after first 60 days).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees