Community Outreach Worker, Runaway & Homeless Youth (RHY)

Community Outreach Worker, Runaway & Homeless Youth (RHY) Hope

PHL - 2.7

Philadelphia, PA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Filing Bachelor's degree Adolescents Manual handling Social Work Working with youth Full Job Description Community Outreach Worker, Runaway & Homeless Youth (RHY) program

Classification:

Exempt Reports to: Supervisor, Runaway & Homeless Youth (RHY) program

JOB DESCRIPTION

About HopePHL™ HopePHL is the result of the joining of People's Emergency Center (PEC) and Youth Service, Inc. (YSI) in January 2023. Together, we achieve a greater impact in Philadelphia. HopePHL inspires Philadelphia's children, youth, families, and communities to thrive by providing housing, advocacy, and trauma-responsive social services designed to promote equity, resilience, autonomy, and well-being. We are looking for vibrant and compassionate people to join our team! Learn more at www.hopephl.org.

Summary:

• Provide social work services to RHY Basic Center youth and their families
• Educate schools, community groups, youth and families about the RHY Basic Center program and strategies to prevent runaway behavior by conducting community outreach activities
• Participate in the Philadelphia Safe Place program by engaging community partners

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach to alert communities, schools, juvenile justice system personnel, youth and families about the RHY Basic Center program services and resources, as well as to educate about strategies to prevent runaway behavior
• Assist the Supervisor in the case management services through collaboration with schools, agencies, family members and relevant persons in regard to the youth's overall progress
• Develop and keep current a resource manual for appropriate referrals for the hotline service
• Maintain individual client files according to State and Federal regulations
• Receive hotline calls and train Youth Emergency Service (YES) shelter staff about hotline services
• Receive referrals and conduct intake assessments on initial contacts
• Coordinate aftercare services by initiating contacts and providing individual and group counseling sessions
• Attend relevant conferences, training sessions, staff meetings and supervision
• Adhere to

Agency Code of Ethics Competencies:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Timeliness in responding to emails and phone calls
• Knowledge of PA 3800 regulations preferred

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree and experience working with adolescents

Preferred Education:

Social Work or Counseling Work Environment:

This position is 100% in-person, with flexible schedule options. Occasional travel off-site locations will be required. The candidate for this position will routinely use computers, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other standard office equipment.

Physical Demands:

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. HopePHL is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

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

Work Location:

In person