CoNEXTions Outreach Specialist
CoNEXTions Outreach Specialist
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USD 15 - 17
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Job Description
Location: Cape Girardeau MO
Pay Range: $15.42 17.82 per hour
Nonexempt: Full Time 40 hours/week
Schedule: MondayFriday 8:00am4:30pm Hours may fluctuate dependent upon programming needs.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED/HSE required.
- Preference will be given to those who have at least one year of experience working with atrisk youth and/or the homeless population
- Must hold or obtain by start date MO Class E Drivers License (Class D for IL Residents) and proof of continuous auto insurance. Must also meet CCCs Motor Vehicle Record standards policy and have reliable transportation.
The CoNEXTions Street Outreach Program (SOP) and the Outreach Specialist Position:
CoNEXTions SOP is a program who works with and provides support opportunities and services for youth 1221yrs old who are currently or are at risk of homelessness abuse trafficking sexual exploitation.
As a Street Outreach Specialist you would utilize a trauma informed care approach that focuses on safety trust choice collaboration and empowerment.
For our program to find success we believe in meeting youth where they are. Street Outreach Specialists go out on the streets of our Cape Girardeau community to areas where youth frequently congregate seek shelter etc. and provide youth who are in need with a variety of resources: basic need items community resource information as well as just a safe person who is not asking or requiring anything in return for any services/items provided.
For any youth who wants or needs more assistance and support; a Street Outreach Specialists will work along side that youth on a regular basis providing the necessary support resources etc. to help achieve the goals the youth wants to attain.
Job Functions
- Maintain positive attitude toward agency and clientele.
- Conduct community outreach activities as assigned to identify and screen potential program participants.
- Assist with service delivery and participant supervision at the SOP program dropincenter.
- Ensure that evidencebased curriculums as identified in SOP Program Manual are implemented in providing services to program participants.
- Complete assessments and case plans with program participants as outlined by SOP Program Manual as well as all other required documentation including progress notes case plan reviews weekly schedules referral documentation etc.
- Provide support services to program participants including life skill development housing assistance job readiness education services and other support services identified as a need for that program participant.
- Identify individuals who may benefit from other agency services or other community services and make appropriate referrals to assist individuals in accessing those services.
- Identify and implement activities to promote leadership skills with program participants.
- Maintain drivers license and ensure compliance with all laws/guidelines related to vehicle operation to ensure capability of assisting with client transport as needed.
- Attend all required internal and/or external training or meetings related to SOP Program.
- Responsible for transporting clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as deemed necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements.
- Document according to clinical policies and procedures DMH CARF and any other federal or state program per agency standards.
The Agency
Community Counseling Center (CCC) Your Behavioral Health Wellness Resource is a behavioral health organization that has been serving the public since 1974. We are an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health and we are entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five county catchment area.
Our Mission is to provide and support personal growth wellness and improved quality of life through the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families residing in Bollinger Cape Girardeau Madison Perry and Ste Genevieve counties in Missouri.
Our Vision is to create a diverse and inclusive behavioral healthcare system where individuals and families can readily access mental health and substance use services feel welcome accepted and leave services with hope and improved quality of life.
Commitment to Inclusion
We believe that an inclusive workforce fuels innovation and enables us to better serve our diverse customer base. We actively seek out applications from individuals of all races ethnicities genders sexual orientations abilities religions socioeconomic backgrounds etc. Through inclusive hiring practices unbiased selection processes and ongoing training we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered. Join us in building an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to best meet the needs of our clients and communities.
Our Benefits:
Note: Available benefits may change dependent upon employment status and number of hours worked.
24 Paid Days Off Your First Year
get a day off for your birthday!
Seven Paid Holidays
Competitive Health Dental Vision and Supplemental Insurance
Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance
Retirement AutoEnrollment
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Employee Referral Program
Much More!
Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions etc. please contact to speak with us about your needs.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
