Youth Outreach Coordinator

Alternatives For Girls Job Description

Summary:

Youth Outreach Coordinator supports AFG's mission, and has primary responsible for recruiting, training and supervising peer educators, and coordinating/leading street and site outreach efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and facilitate training of peer educators and program volunteers.
• Assist in the development of peer educator training curriculum.
• Lead or coordinate at least 12 hours of street/site outreach each week.
• Conduct outreach to schools, businesses, law enforcement and other agencies.
• Assist in facilitating Teen Outreach Program curriculum to middle and high school students
• Assist staff in providing crisis intervention, counseling, referrals, support, transportation, etc.
• Organize, pickup and distribute in-kind donations based on client needs.
• Offer resources to individuals and families in need of housing, food, healthcare, etc.
• Help the program in meeting its quality, scheduling, and budget requirements.
• Ensure individual support services are carried out by case planners, volunteers, and interns.
• Ensure documentation and data entry for all outreach activities and client contacts.
• Help compile statistics and narratives that contribute to monthly and quarterly grant reporting.
• Develop relationships with other agencies to ensure client access to needed services.

Demonstrated Abilities:

• Strong organization and presentation skills
• Ability to set priorities, take initiative and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills, diplomacy, and tact
• Good decision-making, conflict-resolution, and effective listening skills
• Ability to handle crisis, cope with job stress and maintain confidentiality

Required Knowledge:

• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred or 3-5 years of related experience
• Prior experience working with youth who are juvenile offenders, runaways, homeless or involved in high-risk activities is strongly preferred
• Must possess a current driver's license, a good driving record and reliable transportation
• Requires basis computer software and Internet skills

Alternative For Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer

job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed or exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a disabled individual

to perform the essential functions of the job.