Program Summary

One Day AT A Time (ODAAT) is a Program Partner of the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC). ODAAT houses men and women who are afflicted by addiction and homelessness. Case management services and prevention for HIV/AIDS is also offered at select locations. Through our holistic array of services, ODAAT consumers can expect the support of staff to bring systems together to achieve positive outcomes. Staff offers support in the following areas: recovery coaching and mentoring, linkage to health and social services, transitional housing, and community outreach.

Position Summary

One-Day-At-A-Time (ODAAT), a program partner of the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC), is currently looking for an individual to fill the full-time position of Youth & Family Outreach Worker.

The Program Outreach Worker can expect to build and foster relationships with youth/young adults. Network and build community partnerships along with coordinators that deliver support and programming that consist of recovery planning, social development, and resiliency building. Through aspects of mentoring and case management services, the Outreach Worker will co-create service plans that will target growth in areas of home, school, and community. The goal for each is to enhance youth/young adult capacity to function in all aspects of living. Responsibilities for the outreach worker includes monitoring and providing updates on progress youth/young adults  are making on their service plans, providing case management to individuals on a caseload, providing support at activities, crisis response issues, emotional support, and where appropriate services may be extended to children at home with their families.

The ODAAT Youth and Family Services Department works with at-risk youth and young adults to enable them to grow as individuals and become productive members of their community in- and out-of-school. This position is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a comprehensive youth engagement initiative which includes early intervention, prevention, and program development activities that are monitored through assessments and evaluations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Support Youth & Family Program Coordinators with delivering ODAAT services to at-risk youth/young adults and families.
  • Support Youth & Family Program Coordinators with supplying youth and families with general information and referral services for mental health, recreation, housing, employment, education, health and other services.
  • Work collaboratively with youth/young adults, parents, youth service providers, schools, city staff and law enforcement to develop effective outreach that ensures that youth have access to programs, services and opportunities needed for healthy development.
  • Initiate, develop and implement community outreach activities with youth/young adults and communities in Philadelphia. Facilitate connections between youth/young adults and their neighborhood and promote awareness of the positive role of youth in the community.
  • Document activity with youth and families and maintain reports that capture individual and group setting notes, ASAM criteria, pre and post data of evidence based material, biopsychosocial assessment, service plan and related met goals, and a discharge summary with noted outcomes and referrals.
  • Implement evidence-based practices and tools.
  • Able to meet a flexible work schedule including summer hours, and occasional evenings
    and weekends, and availability by telephone and/or cell phone during non-work hours.
  • Other agency related duties as required or assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • State and federal clearances required.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in youth mentorship programs, preferred.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee will work in an office and public, service-delivery, and school environment. Hectic situations can occur in the public area of the facilities characteristic to working with the youth and the related concerns and situations related to at-risk youth and young adults. Potential exists for volatile and unpredictable situations to occur. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

 

The candidate for this position may be subject to any of the following screenings as part of the pre-employment process: Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), PA Criminal Background Check, pre-employment drug screen and PA Child Abuse Clearance.

 

Interested applicants should include a cover letter and resume with salary requirements.

(Telephone calls will not be accepted)

 

UAC/ODAAT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Info

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