Outreach Coordinator

As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. The incumbent in this position through a strength-based approach develops a street and community presence in which to provide education and awareness to youth (12-17), young adults (18-24), and community members and organizations. The incumbent will engage, assess, and intervene with youth and young adults (12-24), providing crisis based case management. Outgoing personality with strong communication skills Available to work evenings and weekends Master’s degree in Social Work, can be substituted with Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with three years of experience with homeless populations. Minimum of 2 years of experience counseling and or case managing youth at risk or homeless adults; prefer recent experience in crisis intervention. Strong multi-tasking skills and time management Ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities Well-established writing ability and inter-personal communication skills Great attention to detail Ability to work independently and without close supervision successfully; self motivated Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) and knowledge of web based applications Enthusiastic and energetic team player Awareness of and passion for young adults and family issues

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