Casa Corazón is aimed at transforming the lives of homeless and at-risk youth, ages 16-24, by providing them with the stability, support, and guidance they need in order to become thriving members of society. Program participants will receive street outreach and access to a variety of services including a drop in center with youth programming and meals, basic needs such as transportation and toiletries, and case management services focusing on a holistic, strength-based approach, with a focus on housing stability and educational, job readiness and placement.
- Maintain professional relationships with all staff and clients
- Conduct outreach on the west side to: schools, churches, other community service providers and locations that homeless youth congregate both formally and informally.
- Assist Program Coordinator in the management of appropriate program development and effective service delivery.
- Partner with participants to assess all barriers to safe and stable housing and provide referrals and access.
- Provide life skills training, counseling, support, and guidance to youth as they work to overcome barriers to housing, employment and education.
- Take advantage of key “teachable moments” to help youth develop skills in decision-making, conflict resolution, time management, etc.
- Provide effective case management services to program participants utilizing a “strength-based” case management model and monitoring participants progress through modeling, mentoring and positive relationship building
- Refer youth to other supportive services as needed, including food pantries, clothing closets, legal aid services, parenting classes, substance abuse and mental health counseling, etc.; coordinating these services as needed to obtain wrap-around supportive services for clients.
- Advocate for clients as needed to shelters, landlords, employers, and other agencies or institutions.
- Provide crisis intervention services to Casa Corazon youth as necessary
- Accurately track and document all services provided utilizing LCN Tracking system and Client Track.
- Plan a monthly schedule for events, activities, and food menu.
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Demonstrated desire and ability to work with youth experiencing homelessness, LGBTQ and at-risk urban youth.
- Knowledge regarding the social, economic, and cultural patterns of Latino and African American populations
- Willingness to work in a diverse environment in regards to race, ethnicity, culture, religion, age, sexual orientation and gender.
- Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle required
If interested, please email your resume to the CTC staff at virizarry02@iwe.staugustine.edu
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