YOUTH OUTREACH SPECIALIST We are a small 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering young adults (ages 16-21) experiencing housing instability in Waldo County. Our mission is to help them succeed despite housing instability, food insecurity, safety issues, and health constraints. We collaborate with six high schools and with local agencies to identify these young adults and provide them with financial and housing resources. Additionally, we assist them in finding local services that promote life skills, independence, and personal development. Our approach is grounded in proven methods, and our community partners recognize that we fill important gaps in support for these young people. OUR SERVICES · We provide short-term financial, housing, and outreach assistance to young adults identified by counselors in our six high schools, local agencies, or our Youth Outreach Specialist. · We offer prepaid Visa cards that allow young people access to driver's education classes, and the capacity to pay for groceries, heating, and more. This support helps them learn life skills, budgeting, and personal decision-making. · Our outreach specialist connects the young adults to food pantries, job training, programs that support new parents, and other local services. THE JOB This is a part-time position (12 hours per week) that involves collaborating with six local high school counselors and supporting young adults by providing financial assistance and information about other available resources. Our active board assists with intake processes, issues prepaid Visa cards, conducts fundraising, and helps create connections with others who work with these young people. Your role is to engage with young adults in the community and schools to help them address challenges related to home insecurity while they complete high school, search for jobs, or begin training programs. Your responsibilities will include: · Meeting with young people identified by school counselors or other sources to confirm their identities and assess their needs. · Sharing information about available resources that they may be unaware of. · When helpful, connecting youth with additional resources throughout the community. · Reporting weekly to Board of Directors’ Liaison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Neva Allen at 207-200-4232 or email us at butstilliamone.org@gmail.com
