CoNEXTions Outreach Specialist

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Schedule: Full - Time, Non - Exempt, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Pay: $16.42 - $18.82/hour depending on experience Qualifications: High school diploma/GED/HSE Must hold Valid Driver's License (Class E for Missouri or Class D for IL Residents - Obtain on start date) and current continuous auto insurance. Job Summary: Perform a wide range of tasks in assisting to meet needs of at-risk-youth and their families; this includes community outreach to engage individuals for enrollment in SOP program as well as making appropriate referrals for agency or other community services. Job Duties: 1. Maintain positive attitude toward agency and clientele. 2. Conduct community outreach activities, as assigned, to identify and screen potential program participants. 3. Assist with service delivery and participant supervision at the SOP program drop-in-center. 4. Ensure that evidence-based curriculums, as identified in SOP Program Manual, are implemented in providing services to program participants. 5. Complete assessments and case plans with program participants as outlined by SOP Program Manual, as well as all other required documentation including progress notes, case plan reviews, weekly schedules, referral documentation, etc. 6. Provide support services to program participants including life skill development, housing assistance, job readiness, education services, and other support services identified as a need for that program participant. 7. Identify individuals who may benefit from other agency services or other community services and make appropriate referrals to assist individuals in accessing those services. 8. Identify and implement activities to promote leadership skills with program participants. 9. Maintain driver's license and ensure compliance with all laws/guidelines related to vehicle operation to ensure capability of assisting with client transport as needed. 10. Attend all required internal and/or external training or meetings related to SOP Program. 11. Responsible for transporting clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as deemed necessary and 12. Appropriate to meet program requirements. 13. Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards. Our Benefits: Note: Benefits may vary depending on hours worked. 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year + get a day off for your birthday! Seven Paid Holidays Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance Retirement Auto - Enrollment Employee Referral Program Much More! Community Counseling Center (CCC) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc. please contact employment@cccntr.com to speak with us about your needs.