Outreach Worker

The Youth Outreach Worker is responsible for providing street outreach and survival assistance to youth, ages 14-24, who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurities on the island of O'ahu. The Youth Outreach Worker works as part of a team within the RYSE Organization with the goal of ensuring episodes of youth homelessness are rare, brief, and non-reoccurring. Other responsibilities include referring youth to housing and supportive services, youth advocacy, and developing community awareness.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Locating and providing mobile outreach for youth who are at risk of houselessness, unsheltered or living between friends, family members, and willing adults. Providing out-of-home youth with appropriate housing/shelter referrals and linking to community resources. Making contact and developing rapport with runaway, houseless, and at-risk of houselessness youth. Provide initial screening and assessment services to clients with mental health and/or substance use disorders. Complete Homeless Verification Letters, MAP assessments to ensure youth are eligible for the Youth Coordinated Entry System (CES). Make direct referrals to young people for mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment as needed. Provide assessment, food, hygiene supplies, and crisis intervention for youth in need. Maintaining and interacting in a culturally sensitive, respectful, and professional demeanor with youth, staff and community partners. Demonstrate high integrity when dealing with a wide array of cultural practices, encampment restrictions, and confidential information. Ability to work non-traditional hours (afternoons, evenings, some weekends or holidays) to appropriately serve youth experiencing houselessness. Community Outreach Work with school personnel, teen centers, police, community businesses, and other community areas where youth are frequently located. Develop and maintain positive relationships with schools, law enforcement, health & mental health providers, hospitals, substance use treatment centers, churches, and other community partners who provide services or referrals to the RYSE program. Attend community meetings with OYAB and/or other service providers to share program information and coordinate services. Attend community meetings with other service providers to share program information and coordinate services. Assist with other duties as it relates to at-risk and houseless issues facing youth as assigned. CIS billing; Assist with entering, updating, and maintaining youth participant records in the Customer Information System (CIS). Ensure all client information is accurate, complete, and entered in a timely manner Support intake, enrollment, and eligibility verification processes for youth programs, check-ins with youth Education and Experience High School diploma or GED (Lived experience may be considered in place of or addition to formal education requirements) Experience in youth houselessness, child welfare system, foster care and/or juvenile detention is preferred Familiarity with O'ahu geographical regions and youth resources.. Ability to maintain regular, consistent attendance. Employment Eligibility Verification. Successful completion of background screening. Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid Training certification. Ability to drive with active driver’s license and a clean recent driver abstract. Those with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply! Physical Demands & Work Environment This position involves engaging with diverse communities, participating in site visits, and attending policy discussions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure accessibility. While primarily office-based, occasional fieldwork, community meetings, and housing site evaluations may be required. Standard office responsibilities include document preparation, computer use, and phone communication. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion RYSE is committed to equity, inclusion, and social impact. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQ+ community and those with lived experiences in housing insecurity. Employment Type: Full Time Compensation: $25.00 to$30.00/ Hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr HR Symphony