LifeWorks Austin
Austin, TX, USA
LifeWorks of Austin, TX is looking for an Outreach Navigation Specialist to join our Street Outreach program! The Outreach Navigation Specialist provides outreach, navigation, and connection to resources for youth and young adults (YYA) up to age 26 who are runaways, street-dependent, or experiencing homelessness. This position builds trusting relationships with individuals underserved by existing community service systems through engagement and support services, including basic needs assistance, referrals, crisis intervention, and individualized support. The Outreach Navigation Specialist also oversees and supports the day-to-day operations and data tracking of drop-by and group services at the Youth Resource Center (YRC), and may schedule, arrange, or conduct workshops and training sessions to help youth develop essential life skills such as budgeting, job readiness, communication, and conflict resolution.
This full time, non-exempt position earns a competitive...