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If the idea of hitting the road, connecting with people, and championing young people energizes you, we&rsquo;d love to meet you. As an Outreach Coordinator at Sojourners, every day is different&mdash;you might be tabling at a community event, presenting at a school, checking in with partners across our seven-county region, or sitting down with a young person experiencing homelessness to make sure they know where to turn for support. We&rsquo;re seeking someone with high energy, a natural love of people, and a strong belief in the potential of youth.Note: The office for this position can be located in Athens, Gallia, Ross, or Vinton county. As noted in qualifications, a RELIABLE car is required with the Coordinator being in a different county each day. Mileage reimbursement is provided.As an Outreach Coordinator, you will:&middot; Conduct an active outreach campaign across the seven-county region (Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Ross and Vinton counties), distributing educational and promotional materials, representing Sojourners at meetings and events, and making presentations to community groups.&middot; Lead street outreach efforts to locate and engage youth under age 24 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, runaway behaviors, or trafficking.&middot; Establish, promote, and maintain a regular schedule and consistent meeting places in each county so youth in need of support know when and where they can connect with you.&middot; Coordinate with Sojourners staff across programs to ensure the organization is visible and represented in community meetings and special events.&middot; Partner with community agencies to strengthen referral networks and identify youth who may benefit from Sojourners&rsquo; services.&middot; Provide back-up support to the Intake and Diversion Coordinator by helping young people and families navigate referrals and intake processes, and providing transportation to shelters when needed.&middot; Perform timely, accurate data recording and entry to document program activities and successes for funders and other key stakeholders.&middot; Answer phone calls on a rotating schedule with other Outreach team members.&middot; Ensure young people are treated in an ethical, non-judgmental manner, adhering to the highest possible level of confidentiality.&middot; Comply with Ohio&rsquo;s mandated reporter laws and procedures.Qualifications: To be a successful Outreach Coordinator, you should have:&middot; An outgoing personality&mdash;one that thrives on meeting and interacting with a diverse range of people in a variety of settings: at meetings or school presentations, one-on-one on the street, on the phone, and at community events.&middot; A valid driver&rsquo;s license with a clean driving record for the past 4 years and reliable transportation (required). This position requires daily travel around the seven-county region of Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, Ross, and Vinton counties.&middot; High school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience required; college degree preferred.&middot; A minimum of one year of experience working with youth in a social service setting (preferred).&middot; Knowledge of the issues and needs of young people in the region, including the unique challenges faced by youth experiencing homelessness, and familiarity with local social service systems.&middot; Lived experience with homelessness (preferred but not required).&middot; The ability to work flexible hours, occasionally including evenings and weekends.&middot; The ability to pass background checks and drug screening.Job Type: Full-timePay: $32,000.00 - $34,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Youth Outreach Coordinator

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Youth Outreach Coordinator