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- Assist youth to identify appropriate housing and assist with referrals.
- Provides supervision of clients accessing the Drop-in Center.
- Logs and charts youth's behavior patterns, activities, and progress towards goals in service plan.
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- Provides navigation services to individuals identified through coordinated entry.
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- Reports on program participant challenges, successes and transitions during Annual Performance Reviews or other meetings as directed.
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- Provides referrals for emergency housing and transitional living.
- Provides supervision of clients participating in the Drop-in Center and recreational activities on site.
- Logs and charts youth's behavior patterns, activities, and progress towards goals in service plan.
- Facilitates workshops (e.g. independent living skills, life skills, etc.) and/or authorized activities with program participantsmiR
- Transports youth to health or housing appointments
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Community Outreach Specialist - Fresno, United States - Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
SUMMARY
Provides street-based outreach services to homeless individuals and families. Assists with outreach and identification of individuals, provide linkages to community resources and navigation services.
Assists in the fulfillment of the agency's vision, "For Those We Serve," by empowering individuals who thrive as healthy, self-sufficient and contributing members of our communities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides crisis intervention information to homeless individuals and/or their families.
Participates in weekly coordinated street outreach with Home Team.
Provides navigation services to clients identified through coordinated entry.
Works with Coordinator and/or Program Manager to promote Sanctuary and Youth Services programs in the community.
Conducts street-based outreach to locate high-risk population in targeted areas. Identify community resources and provide referrals to Sanctuary and Youth Services programs and/or other community organizations.
Participates with local neighborhood associations or community-based organizations in the project areas.
Maintains log of outreach activities and street contacts.
Collects and documents data as required, and assists in compiling statistical data, Management Information Systems (HMIS), and monthly reports.
Facilitates the intake and exit process of program participants, prepares and maintains all files in a confidential manner.
Ensures that client files are complete and accurate as required by project guidelines (i.e. contains intake, assessment, individualized service plan, documentation of services provision/disposition, and referral outcomes).
Provides full supportive services to clients including: client needs assessment, service plan, and regularly review and update goals.
Provides information, referrals and follow-up for appropriate services and resources.
Identifies common areas that runaway and homeless youth, and/or trafficked persons congregate. Assists in developing an outreach plan to identify homeless individuals in these high transiency areas.
Collaborates with all Sanctuary and Youth Services programs, Fresno EOC programs, and partner agencies to ensure positive placement of clients.
Assists in daily program planning and leads recreational, social and academic activities.
Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
Completes any child abuse referrals as needed, as required of all mandated reporters.
Adheres to all guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols of the Sanctuary and Youth Services Program and Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission.
SANCTUARY OUTREACH TO THE STREETS:
CENTRAL VALLEY AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
ONLY:
HOMELESS ENGAGEMENT RESOURCE OUTREACH (HERO)
AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
ONLY:
TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH SHELTER (TAY SHELTER):
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
Works evenings and weekends as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 60 college units in a Human Services field required. Work experience may substitute required education on a year-by-year basis.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one year related experience required.
Prior experience working with youth, homeless populations or in a social service related area preferred.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Willing to work non-traditional hours and days to meet the needs of this position.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, related business software and web-based reporting systems.
Effective presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
Bilingual English/Spanish or other secondary language preferred.
Basic knowledge of the Welfare and Institutions Code and other laws affecting children and families in the State of California preferred.
Familiarity and ability to work with youth/families of all cultural, ethnic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
Pass required background investigation including medical examination and TB clearance, acceptable criminal record statement, Department of Justice fingerprint clearance, and child abuse index clearance.
Maintain a valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, adequate auto insurance as required by State law, and insurability by agency carrier.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
It may be necessary to restrain a youth, or protect staff or other residents from physical attack.WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather including extreme conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to transient populations and higher crime risk areas. The employee is regularly exposed to and required to walk on rough and uneven terrain. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Note:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Fresno EOC.
REV. 10/31/2018Shift Schedule:
Monday-Friday
8:30am-5:00pm
Community Outreach Specialist professionals in Fresno
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Antoinette Backdahl
Executive Producer: Homeless Ashes