Youth Outreach Worker

About the role

Engage with youth in the community through outreach, support, and mentorship
Build trusting relationships that encourage growth, stability, and positive decision-making
Connect young people with services, programs, and opportunities
Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to youth empowerment

Responsibilities

• Engage with youth in the community through outreach, support, and mentorship
• Build trusting relationships that encourage growth, stability, and positive decision-making
• Connect young people with services, programs, and opportunities
• Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to youth empowerment
• Bring creativity, compassion, and enthusiasm to every interaction

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED, Associates Degree, or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field
• Experience with the child/adolescent population and experience in clinical/residential setting preferred
• Experience with systems, especially DMH preferred
• Individuals with lived experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency
• Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record and current proof of insurance

Qualifications

• Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by program

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency
• Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record and current proof of insurance

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (35 days)
• Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
• Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices
• Pet Insurance

Pay

$20.68 - 22.60 per hour

Schedule

Full-time