Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona, Inc.

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Metro / Rec Youth Peer Outreach & Engagement Specialist

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Are you right for Goodwill?

Our mission to provide jobs and training to people to gain skills and achieve independence is why we do what we do. Our success happens when all team members believe in and support our mission and live by our values every day. If you will contribute to our mission, live our values, and commit to doing your best, please complete this application. If you cannot commit to do all of these things, please stop here and do not complete the application.

With the right team members, we can realize our vision where all people have the opportunity to reach their potential and contribute to our community.

How this role supports our mission:

The Metro/REC Youth Peer Outreach and Engagement Specialist will provide peer-to-peer outreach and linkages to supportive services to homeless youth age 12-24 associated with the HUD grant- Goodwills Metro/REC Reengagement Project For Homeless Youth at Goodwills Metro/REC Youth Centers and in the community. This part time position will help coordinate outreach activities; service learning events; resource fairs; and support the development of a youth committee of 10-12 homeless youth to help support this project in leadership roles. The primary responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to conducting community outreach to potential service partners and participants; assisting the Community Engagement Coordinator with planning and hosting community resource and service learning events; and providing service referrals to participants.

What we require from you:

Special requirements:

Must be a youth age 18-24

Familiarity with at-risk, system-involved or homeless youth populations preferred

Must successfully complete CPR and First Aid certifications within 90 days of employment and maintain

Establish and maintain a fingerprint clearance to provide services to youth

Additional Requirements:

Ability and willingness to perform all job tasks with a positive attitude.

Communicate in an honest, polite, and well-intentioned manner.

Do the right thing.

Support the Metro/REC Community Engagement Coordinator with recruiting 10-12 youth for a youth leadership committee to assist with program development and ongoing evaluation

Provide positive reinforcement for the youths progress, problem solve issues or concerns, and update the Metro/REC Community Engagement Coordinator with any updates or concerns

Proactively identify and address potential problems and/or negative behaviors before they impact other participants

Follow all GISA policies and procedures, including safety, at all times

As needed, participate in all required trainings provided by funding source, TPCH and GISA

Serve as the representative of Goodwill Metro/REC in the community and engage in community outreach, resource development and networking activities in order to grow and marketing the program, including identifying potential partners or opportunities to reach additional youth

Ability to work independently, flexibility with mobile working arrangements, willingness to travel between Metro/REC Youth Centers located on 4th Ave. (downtown) and Silverlake Road (in South Park/Pueblo Gardens), some nights and weekends required

Ongoing collaboration and communication with TPCH youth action committee

Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding Goodwill and persons receiving services

Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision.

Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and environments.

Ability to read, write, and speak English; follow written and verbal instruction.

Possess current AZ drivers license, and personal transportation with proof of auto insurance.


Employee Benefits:

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Sick Leave

Company-paid Telemedicine plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Long- and Short-term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

403(b) retirement plan

30% employee discount


Criminal background screenings will be conducted on all eligible candidates. Only convictions that could impact this position will be considered.

We encourage all national service members, veterans, and their family members to apply.

Location: Tucson, AZ

06531742

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