Job Description

Job Location: Kingman Office - Kingman, AZ 86401
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: DayPOSITION SUMMARY: The Program Coordinator (Street Outreach) provides street-based crisis intervention services, gateway services, referrals, to homeless youth on the streets and where they congregate. Supports homeless youth transition into a stable living environment.
JOB DUTIES:
- The Program Coordinator will work out in the community, as well as spend time at A Hand-UP Drop-in Center to ensure a warm hand-off to other services as appropriate
- Work closely with all homeless youth who voluntarily enter into any AZYP programs
- Complete daily time and activity sheets. Conduct pre-entrance surveys with homeless youth and administer post–tests for youth who enter into any AZYP services or housing services
- Responsible for tracking the progress of youth who have entered our programs through street outreach or through the Hand-UP Program, including following-up once they have exited the program
- Teach risk reduction strategies and coping skills to youth on the streets
- Conduct street outreach with other street outreach team members to ensure personal safety
- Complete and submit monthly reports to Project Coordinator by the 5th of each month. Maintain statistical data as assigned
- Serve as a Hand-UP Program liaison at community events
- Complete mileage log as applicable for driving between sites during outreach activities
- Make weekly trips/visits to bus stations, local malls, parks, community centers, and other areas where homeless youth congregate
- Attend community fairs to promote awareness of agency programs and interact with homeless youth to build trust in our services
- Maintain proper boundaries with clients to ensure appropriate therapeutic relationships
- Complete applicable paperwork and enter data into HMIS
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent planning, organization and time management skills that encourage a pro-active approach
- High school Diploma or GED and 2 years experience working with at-risk or homeless youth
- Knowledge of rural communities
- Knowledge of Runaway and Homeless Youth, Housing barriers, Positive Youth Development and Trauma-Informed Approaches
- Direct service experience and experience working with, and linking youth, to clinical services
- Experience providing outreach education to local and state stakeholders
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work nights/weekends as needed

REQUIREMENTS:
- Fingerprint and background clearance
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Cell phone
- Participation in orientation and training as required by AZYP
- Valid Arizona Driver’s License and reliable transportation to travel throughout Mohave County (mileage stipend provided)
- Auto Insurance coverage in the minimum amount of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000