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SUMMARY: The Outreach Specialist is responsible for identifying and reaching out to homeless, runaway and exploited youth on the streets as well as through contact with other service providers, schools and community centers. Outreach is done both in a vehicle and on foot in targeted areas. The Outreach Specialist works directly with youth to support Evergreen s outreach efforts. In addition, the Outreach specialist assists in crisis intervention on the streets and referral work with those needing services to advocate on their behalf. The Outreach Specialist reports directly to the EYS Program Director. Employees must be able to provide transportation using agency vehicles. This position uses visual and auditory skills approximately 95% of the time. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Ensure that Evergreen is reaching its target populations of youth/young families that are homeless or at risk. 2. Allocate a minimum of 50% of hours each week to conducting outreach in the community. 3. Provide crisis intervention services to homeless or runaway youth in our area. 4. Collaborate with other service providers, schools and community centers in the region. 5. Supply homeless/runaway youth with access to food and hygiene supplies, appropriate clothing, etc. 6. Advocate for youth/young families and make referrals to appropriate services. 7. Complete all necessary documentation for monthly/quarterly reporting. 8. Assist with operation of the Drop-in Center as needed, including meeting with clients; distribution/unloading/stocking of SOP supplies, cooking meals, cleaning up after meals as necessary, etc. 9. Assist youth with enrolling in other programs including but not limited to: MA, MNCare, SNAP, MFIP, TANF, Energy Assistance. 10. Possess or be able to obtain and maintain SOAR certification (Social Security Enrollment). 11. Maintain outreach materials and coordinate ordering of supplies. 12. Communicate with supervisor and shelter staff regarding any and all outreach crisis situations. 13. Maintain statistics for grant reporting purposes. 14. Meet with supervisor for supervision as needed. 15. Must understand and utilize evidence based best practices for working with the target population. 16. Services must meet the individual developmental, physical health and safety needs of the target population. 17. Assists youth with completing housing applications and conduct housing searches with youth if not working with Evergreen YFS housing staff/program. 18. Attend EYS & Shelter Team meetings, all-agency meetings, and required trainings. 19. Complete HMIS and other client tracking sheets. 20. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or agency executive director.