Street Outreach Worker
The YSB Youth Outreach Program, The Raven Project, is hiring a part-time (35 Hrs/week) Street Outreach Worker. $13.00 per hour, including: paid vacation, sick, holidays and health benefits
Deadline: open until filled; interviews will take place as qualified applicants are received.
POSITION PURPOSE
Working under the general supervision of the Youth Service Bureau Division Director and the direct supervision of the Street Outreach Program Coordinator or his/her designee, the Street Outreach Worker is responsible for the development of the programs street outreach component. Assists in hiring and supervision of street outreach programs Youth Educators. He/she will supervise street outreach in Eureka, Arcata, Garberville and other assigned areas. Facilitate Youth Educator training and support activities and provide services in order to fulfill the goals of developing a comprehensive response network to address the health and safety issues of homeless and runaway youth in Humboldt County.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
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BA in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field OR equivalent street outreach/youth experience
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One-year experience supervising youth workers or youth programs
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Experience working with youth who have substance abuse issues
Desired:
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Bilingual Spanish/English
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Personal experience with homelessness or street life
Application materials, including full job description, are also available by visiting RCAA at: 904 G St., Eureka.