Street Outreach Counselor and/or Director

Company: Charitymark.org
Location: Houston
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Street Outreach Counselor and/or Director Company: Stand Up Houston 0 feedbacks Location: Houston, TX, 77098, US Do you have an hour? Can you walk a mile? Do you have a passion for helping young adults rise above their obstacles? The young adults we reach have faced so many challenges transitioning to adulthood due to the cards they were dealt, but we can make a difference. We are a small team part of a nationwide network of boldly compassionate volunteers on a mission to End The Cycle of Homelessness for Young People in Houston. Come join our family and Be the Change you wish to see in the world!

Time Commitment

Outreach Counselors: We need volunteers who are able to make a recurring commitment for 1-2 hours per week on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis, based on what fits your schedule. Specifically, you must be available on Tuesday evenings between 6-7:30 pm or on weekends as needed.

Leaders: We are also looking for Street Outreach Co-Director who can be available weekly or biweekly for 2-3 hours/week. You will guide volunteers on Street Outreach and take part in leading our organization toward our mission.

Meeting and engaging young adultsStreet Outreach counselors go on the streets and try to reach homeless young adults (ages 18-25). The single greatest need for homeless and street young adults is continuous caring and real support.A viable street outreach program is not solely concerned with finding homeless young adults who are interested in staying in a shelter. While identifying young adults who may require shelter assistance, support must also be provided to those who, for one reason or another: (1) have to live on the streets, (2) aren't ready for more of the establishment, (3) are afraid to go to a shelter, (4) have a police record and fear incarceration, or (5) are afraid that they will be sent home.

• Providing vital information regarding available resources to meet their needs, including housing, education, employment, medical, mental health and other support services
• Providing food, clothing and hygiene products
• Harm reduction counseling to address the risks associated with street lifeWhere are our Street Outreach programs?Houston (Montrose Area, Downtown, or start your own in your community!)
  
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