OVERVIEW: Covenant House Georgia (CHGA) builds a bridge to hope for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking through unconditional love, absolute respect, and relentless support. Our doors are open 24/7 and our high-quality programs are designed to empower young people to rise and overcome adversity, today and in the future.
PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Community Engagement Case Manager is responsible for identifying and reaching out to youth who are experiencing homelessness, have runaways, and are at risk of being exploited on the streets as well as through contact with other service providers. Outreach is done through both van and foot in targeted areas in Atlanta and surrounding areas. The Outreach Specialist works directly with outreach volunteers and CHGA youth ambassadors to support CHGA outreach efforts. In addition, the Outreach Specialist assists in crisis intervention on the streets and referral work with those needing services and to advocate on their behalf.
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Uphold Covenant House Georgia standards of conduct, policies, and procedures always.
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Exercise and role model healthy verbal and non-verbal communication.
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Manage the day-to-day flow of services in the Community Service Drop-in Center.
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Advocate for youth and make referrals to appropriate services.
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Employ milieu management techniques to heighten safety, promote structure and help youth learn healthier ways of thinking, interacting, and behaving independently and/or in group settings.
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Provide support, encouragement, and direction to youth, peers, and volunteers.
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Attend and participate in all scheduled or mandatory internal and external meetings, training and supervision sessions, and events as requested.
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Collaborate with other service providers in the community.
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Support and partner with the Outreach Volunteers and CHGA colleagues to increase efforts.
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Conduct training with outreach volunteers and youth in collaboration with the Community Engagement Program Manager. Experience in managing and coaching volunteers.
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Provide crisis intervention services to youth on the streets of Atlanta.