Street Outreach Coordinator Jobs

Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) is a leading provider of support and life readiness services to at-risk youth, ages 0-25, in Sonoma County. Social Advocates for Youth provides services in three areas: housing, counseling and career services.

Social Advocates for Youth is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. We are proud to employ people of all backgrounds who possess a passion for SAY’s mission, vision, and core values. Our goal is to employ a workforce that supports racial equity, values differences, and celebrates unique perspectives. Everyone is welcome – as an inclusive workplace, our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work.

Job Title: Street Outreach Coordinator

Department: Youth Crisis and Career Services

Report to: Program Manager

Status: Full-Time

Pay: $25 - $28/Hr.

Position Summary:

The Street Outreach Coordinator position requires an individual be comfortable presenting, representing, and collaborating with youth and outside partners. Under the direction of the YCCS Programs Manager and Director; this role will oversee the function of our street-based services and Violence Prevention. The coordinator will need to have the ability to build rapport with youth ages 12-24 years old to provide services to those who would not otherwise have access to resources. This position requires knowledge and experience with victims of human trafficking, gang culture and awareness; and a passion to assist individuals experiencing homelessness.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

· The coordinator directly supervises outreach workers and violence prevention advocate; to ensures program(s) compliance with service goals and objectives

· Provide community referrals for health, housing, and employment services. Ability to facilitate access to community resources as necessary

· Ensures staff fulfill the Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) data completion needs and the collection of data necessary for reports in a timely and accurate manner

· Create and Monitor work schedules, budgets, and expenditures

· Develop systems that collaborate with other departments and partners

· Implement and develop effective outreach and prevention events and programs

· Adheres to the confidentiality policy regarding participants at all times

· Collaborative with YCCS Coordinators Team to create streamline access to services for street based and at-risk youth populations

· Participate on Boards, community groups and roundtables to educate and advocate for the at-risk youth population and share resources with community partners

· Monitor the delivery of services to ensure success transitions into housing for youth experiencing homelessness

· Evaluate and provide feedback on current practices to improve Youth Crisis and Career Services Programs

· Ability to develop relationships with local law enforcement, crisis intervention resources and community partners

· Actively seek opportunities to educate the community on youth trends and SAY services

· Demonstrate strong oral communication skills

· Create presentations, trainings to staff, youth and partners

· Maintain a strong social media presence and assist in the creation of both traditional and non-traditional marketing materials

· Knowledge of trends related to substance usage, homelessness, gangs and human trafficking

· Ability to balance a case load and maintain organized files

· Ensure programs are observing protocols to working with victims of violence and human trafficking

· Work evening or weekend hours as required

· Participate and deliver training and supervision

· Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of challenges which may affect homeless transitional aged youth including mental health, poverty, life skills development etc.

· Ability to work with youth, volunteers, and diverse communities of individuals

· Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal

· Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Programs

· Maintain strict confidentiality and boundaries related to clients and other agencies

· Availability to have a flexible work schedule

· Ability to work independently with minimal direction

· Knowledge about various laws, resources, and SAY program eligibilities

Physical, Environmental and Mental Requirements:

· Physical: Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulate tasks such as typing writing, filing etc. Must be able sit and stand for extended periods, ascend/ descend stairs and walk extended periods of time

· Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports and plans in lively environments.

· Cognitive: Frequently required to concentrate on moderate detail with frequent interruption. Must be able to attend to a task/ function for 20-45 minutes at a time.

· Frequently required to understand and relate to specific ideas, several at time.

· Environmental conditions: frequent exposure to varied office and mixed (residential/ office) environments.

· Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer, phone and other office machinery.

SAY offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits with a low employee contribution and life insurance, as well as vacation, sick time and generous holiday time off.

Note: Must pass criminal background and sanctions check, TB screening, COVID testing, and requirements to drive on SAY business.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran status, and any other status protected by state or federal law.

All interested and qualified applicants can send a cover letter and resume to the email provided.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Rosa, CA 95405: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location