Street Outreach Coordinator - Homeless & At-Risk Youth/Exp or BSW

Agency Overview Youthworks is a nonprofit organization whose mission is helping ensure that all youth have a safe place to belong and be heard. For 40 years, Youthworks has walked alongside young people ages 12 to 24 across North Dakota and western Minnesota as they navigate challenges, build stability, and shape their futures. We believe every young person has the capacity to grow, lead, and contribute when provided safety, connection, and opportunity, and our work is grounded in that belief. Through a strengths based and relational approach, Youthworks partners with youth to create spaces where they feel supported, respected, and valued. Youthworks is committed to being a safe and inclusive community for all youth, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion class, educational background, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ability status. Our programs are rooted in trauma informed care and Positive Youth Development and are designed to respond to both immediate needs and long-term stability. We support youth experiencing housing instability, family conflict, system involvement, exploitation, and other challenges, while also providing prevention and engagement opportunities that help build belonging and possibility before a crisis occurs. Job Summary The Street Outreach Coordinator works as part of the Street Outreach Program (SOP) team to address the needs of runaway, homeless, trafficked, and street youth (RHTSY) through street-based and site-based outreach, as well as a Drop-In Center. Youth in need of housing, behavioral health services, physical health services, HT intervention and more will be connected to care by the SOP team. Outreach is performed in teams of two to three outreach workers traveling to previously identified areas where RHTSY are present and other areas frequented by street youth. They carry backpacks with supplies for basic needs, such as food, clothing, hygiene, first aid supplies and safer sex packs. Outreach workers are specifically trained to approach youth safely and without judgment, utilizing Positive Youth Development (PYD), Youth Empowerment, harm reduction, and trauma-informed approaches. Outreach is scheduled consistently so that RHTSY can predict where and when the teams will be on the streets or at specific sites. The primary goals of the project are: 1) to increase young people's personal safety, social/emotional well-being, and self-sufficiency, 2) to help youth build permanent connections with families, communities, schools, culture, and other positive networks, and 3) to reduce sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, and HT incidents among RHTSY. Job Duties Outreach I dentify street outreach locations and schedules with assistance from other SOP staff and the SOP Program Manager Provide street-based, school-based, and activity-based outreach to: Youth ages 11 - 17 who have run away from home or are at-risk of running away Young adults ages 18 - 24 who are homeless or at risk of being homeless Staff the Drop-in Center for youth and young adults General Duties/Expectations Understand deliverables, outputs and outcomes for all grants that fund the Ensure deliverables, outputs, and outcomes are being met Keep up-to-date practices in the field, including Positive Youth Development practices, trauma-informed practices, and strengths-based engagement Complete data in a timely manner, meeting Youthworks' data standards and grant requirements Work alongside the Program Manager to ensure grant deliverables are being met Work with Program Manager on quarterly Staff Development Goals Be in attendance of staff meetings, clinical staff meetings, and agency team meetings Participate in a structured supervision schedule Represent the program in the community Participate in agency wide fundraising activities Professional Development Attend professional trainings/ continuing education units (CEUs) Obtain weekly supervision from Program Manager Qualifications A bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field is required, and two years related experience is preferred. The ideal candidate would be either a licensed social worker or professional counselor. An ideal candidate will have outgoing, personal, and relational skills, to appropriately and respectfully engage with the youth that are served through Youthworks. This position is about building relationships with youth and the community. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to utilize an Agency vehicle to provide support services in the community. Must be 21 years old to apply. Work Schedule This is a full-time position. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. This position requires some evening and weekend work as well as being on the on-call rotation. Compensation Starting salary $42,000 dependent on experience. Benefits discussed during interview. To Apply Please submit cover letter, resume, application, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional and/or academic references to:

Youthworks ATTN:

Sara Eastman, Program Manager seastman@youthworksnd.org All attachments should be in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Portal Documents Format (.pdf). This position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. References will be requested and contacted. Applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview. This job announcement is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Youthworks is an equal opportunity employer and seeks a diverse pool of applicants.

Pay:

From $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

with Homeless or At-Risk youth: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person