Full Time Outreach Worker - Lynn, United States - Centerboard Inc

Centerboard Inc

Verified Company

Lynn, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Full time

Description

Schedule:
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (with one late day for groups)

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Outreach Worker is responsible for providing emergency and transitional/ongoing support to girls who have been victims of commercial sexual exploitation.

The Outreach Worker will work closely with the We Rise team to create Care Plans in order to best assist victims of commercial sexual exploitation to leave the life and create positive futures.

This position will be responsible for performing all job duties and descriptions according to program policies and procedures.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Provide a survivor voice to ensure survivorinformed, culturally relevant policies and procedures so that all aspects of service delivery are traumainformed and evidencedbased.
Carry out tasks as part of the public awareness plan; liaise with key community organizations to ensure prompt recognition of victims and referral to the program.
Cover the 24/7 hotline according to program schedule.
When called, respond in person to administer psychological first aid to girls who are in the life; provide resources, such as Bags of Hope, and emergency aid (food gift certificates, transportation, emergency temporary housing) to offer a path out.
Enlist translation services as necessary.
Carry a caseload of girls who have chosen to engage in transitional services. Connect with each girl on caseload in person at least 1X/week; contact girls via phone/technology at least 3x/week.
Along with the program team and consultants, create a Care Plan for each girl on caseload to include the provision of housing, healthcare, mental health, educational and vocational services. Plan also includes CSEC specific supports, such as Mentoring, group, etc.
Facilitate referrals to our preferred network to meet service needs; remove obstacles to following through with referrals.
Work collaboratively with law enforcement to enhance girls' safety and aid in prosecution, when appropriate.
Responsible for ensuring a robust schedule of services to include survivorled group counseling, substance abuse peer support, etc.; take the lead in some service provision.
Ensure that data is promptly entered into File Maker; review quarterly outcomes data with the team.
Required to use personal vehicle, when Centerboard vehicle is not available in order to meet aftercare outreach or appointment requirements.
Obtain required training for Agency and job position, in addition to any other training mandated by Centerboard, including multicultural awareness orientation.
Complete other tasks or job assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
**Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.