Youth Engagement Specialist
7 days ago
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Youth Engagement Specialist to join our team at Friends of Youth. This role is responsible for providing case management and prevention services to systems-involved youth under the age of 18 and their families.
About the Role
The successful candidate will work closely with our Supervising Therapist, Youth Engagement Team to secure and distribute financial support to prevent homelessness and advocate for clients, developing community linkages and resource referrals.
Key Responsibilities
- Enroll youth and families facing imminent homelessness into case management as needed, identifying and creating goals to meet client needs to prevent homelessness and stabilize housing.
- Document and update goals and progress in client plans, providing necessary referrals to services or agencies designed to help clients meet their goals.
- Maintain timely and clear documentation in case notes, assessments, and referrals of all contacts with youth, families, and external service providers.
- Ensure youth experiencing homelessness are aware of the Coordinated Entry System (CEA) application process and assist with youth referrals accordingly.
Community Outreach and Project Collaboration
- Identify clients through outreach efforts and community partnerships by connecting with schools, shelters, teen centers, Children's Administration, and other community services.
- Provide necessary referrals and information for services designed to help clients meet their goals, including temporary housing, employment, and community resources.
- Participate in Youth Engagement Team (YET) collaborative work, support strong communication and relationship development between YET project partners (YMCA, Children's Administration, LCSYS, All Home staff, and advisory committee team members).
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a human service field required.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience, including supporting youth, young adults, and families experiencing homelessness, and systems that involve youth such as foster care and juvenile justice.
- Must be Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Benefits
- Generous time off including 15 vacation days per year, paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 2 social justice leave days per year for full-time employees.
- Health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, 24/7 access to telehealth, long term disability, and life insurance.
- Retirement plan with match.
- Transgender Health Benefits.
Compensation
$26-$32.50 per hour, depending on experience.
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