<span>Part Time OUTREACH SPECIALIST</span>

$32,490 - $32,490/Yr

Covenant House New Orleans - New Orleans, LA

Part-time - Entry Level

New Orleans, LA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Outreach Specialist at Covenant House New Orleans plays a crucial role in providing a safe and welcoming environment for youth seeking services. This part-time position involves advocating for and delivering direct care services to at-risk youth both on the streets and at the facility. The specialist will engage in various outreach activities, including street outreach, school/agency outreach, and aftercare support, while embodying the agency's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain positive, professional, and mentoring relationships with youth and staff.
• Promote a peaceful, healing environment using trauma-informed care and positive youth development principles.
• Conduct regularly scheduled street outreach in the New Orleans metropolitan area, distributing food, clothing, and literature.
• Seek out and assist victims of human trafficking and prostitution.
• Utilize media, including texting and social media, to engage youth and community members.
• Participate in the UNITY for the Homeless citywide outreach program.
• Serve as a community liaison with local service partners, businesses, schools, and community groups.
• Implement a van/foot patrol schedule with resident youth volunteers to maximize outreach contacts.
• Transport youth to and from Covenant House and assist with transportation for offsite services/events.
• Serve as a client advocate to engage support/social service agencies when necessary.
• Aid in developing plans to reach and serve diverse youth populations.
• Maintain proper documentation of client and outreach files in required information systems.
• Ensure compliance with grant contract terms.
• Attend all trainings and integrate learned information into responsibilities.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social services preferred or a minimum of 2 years experience working with at-risk youth or special needs populations.
• Prior experience with youth who have experienced homelessness, trauma, or emotional challenges using a trauma-informed approach.
• Emotional and intellectual maturity and stability.
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to make referrals.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability and willingness to do street canvassing.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Part-time position with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.