Street Outreach Worker Job at oneROOF Youth Services, California

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  • oneROOF Youth Services
  • California

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:   Street Outreach Worker

Tentative hours: Monday – Friday 9 am to 5 pm. 

Hours are subject to change depending on needs.

Job Type: Full-time Permanent Position, with Benefit Package

Salary: $45,709 per year

REPORTS TO: Manager of Operations

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Act as a liaison to youth at risk of homelessness
  • Advocate for youth with landlords, schools, external agencies, etc.
  • Knowledge and application of suicide intervention techniques
  • Assist youth with reintegrating with parents/family were deemed appropriate
  • Mediate conflicts between youth
  • Build rapport
  • Maintain basic working knowledge of the Ontario Works Act and the Residential Tenancies Act
  • Knowledge and application of harm reduction principles
  • Knowledge of landlord tenant board rights and responsibilities
  • Offer tangible support and necessary referrals that will enable youth to make choices regarding their life
  • Connect youth with appropriate community supports that will assist youth in reaching their full potential (referrals to community resources, etc.)
  • Advocate on behalf of youth experiencing homelessness and youth at risk of homelessness
  • Attend relevant/related community meetings and community forums
  • Public speaking as assigned
  • Attendance/participation at ROOF events and fundraising activities
  • Front line support as required
  • Participation in weekly staff meetings, monthly All-Staff meetings, and annual or semi-annual performance reviews, as well as monthly supervisory meetings
  • Maintain appropriate documentations and statistics
  • Crisis intervention and support as needed
  • Carry a caseload of clients seeking housing
  • Case Management
  • Accompany youth to appointments (hospital visits, probation, court etc.)
  • Maintain appropriate documentation and statistics
  • Housing search and research
  • Client follow-up
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Education/Experience

  • A Diploma in community social services; or education in mental health, addictions, concurrent disorders, and social work
  • One year of recent, related work experience with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness and/or social services or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. We look at the whole person
  • Must have a valid First Aid and CPR certification
  • Must produce a recent Vulnerable Sector and Criminal Record Check
  • Must have G Drivers Licence and provide Copy of Drivers Licence and MTO Driver Abstract 

oneROOF Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all races, colour, ethnic origin, religions, abilities, gender identity, and sexual orientations.

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Trial period, Monday to Friday,

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