Street Outreach Specialist/Case Manager - Manchester, Nh (Ft)

Street Outreach Specialist/Case Manager - Manchester NH - Full Time

Waypoint is looking for a passionate, self-motivated, forward-thinking individual to join in our mission of changing lives! Do you want to make a difference?

The Street Outreach Specialist/Case Manager/Drop-in Center Staff provides critical support to young adults in the Manchester, NH community that are experiencing homelessness or are at risk thereof. The Street Outreach Specialist/Case Manager/ Drop-in Center Staff will work on a small team of staff members, supporting young adults between the ages of 18-22 years old in the community and at the Waypoint Youth Resource Center Drop-in. The Outreach staff utilizes a Positive Youth Development approach, employs Harm Reduction strategies, and is Trauma-Informed. Case Management responsibilities include crisis intervention, pro-social activities, connections to partnering agencies and programs, as well as support with independent living skills. The Street Outreach Specialist/Case Manager/Drop-in Center Staff will outreach into the community and collaborate with various agencies and organizations to raise awareness of the homeless youth population as well as provide support in the Youth Resource Center Drop-in. Additional responsibilities include the ability to complete documentation, maintain files and provide intakes and assessments.

Position Minimum Requirements Include:

• 3 years of relevant experience (lived experience and expertise looked upon favorably)
• or a Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services related field.
• Experience with vulnerable populations, outreach, sexual health, mental health, and/or substance use preferred.
• The ability to work on a team as well as independently in the community.
• Good organizational skills, time management skills, and the ability to multi-task,
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, passionate about working with young adults,
• creative, innovative, bold, courageous, and brave.

Position Benefits and Perks Include:

• Full-Time Position with a comprehensive core benefits package including paid family medical leave and Pet Insurance
• A diverse accepting company culture with an engaged leadership team
• Internal growth opportunities with many career choices at all levels
• Training opportunities and educational assistance for both bachelor's and master's level applicants
• Ample paid time consisting of personal, sick, and vacation hours plus an additional 10 paid company holidays
• Retirement planning with company match
• generous mileage reimbursement
• Qualifying non profit loan forgiveness employer

Waypoint has been providing services to youth and young adults experiencing homelessness and housing instability for over 45 years in the Manchester NH area based on recognized needs in the community. We are continuing to expand and you will be joining a team that will learn, impact, grow and succeed together. You will be part of a Continuum of staff in many communities throughout New Hampshire.

Candidates will be asked to engage in criminal background and motor vehicle record checks and have auto insurance that meets agency standards. Waypoint is a private Nonprofit organization that has proudly served NH families for more than 170 years. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in our workplace.

Waypoint follows all CDC guidelines for COVID 19 and proof of vaccination is required for employment.

Join our team by applying at www.waypointnh.org, to make a difference, and create positive change in our community. You will love what you do here!