Street Outreach Worker
Company: Latin American Youth Center
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Street Outreach Program
(SOP) Outreach Worker collaborates with other SOP staff and
volunteers to conduct on-street outreach, in all 8 wards of
Washington, D.C., as well as providing support to other outreach
teams when necessary. The Outreach Worker researches areas, creates
maps, and gathers information from case managers to inform outreach
efforts to locate homeless and unstably housed youth. During
outreach efforts, the Outreach Worker will provide an initial
assessment to youth, distribute survival aid and information, and
potentially transport youth to safe facilities. JOIN US AND SUPPORT
YOUTH TO LIVE, WORK, AND STUDY WITH DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY! Latin
American Youth Center’s (LAYC) mission is to empower youth to
achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through comprehensive
and innovative programs that address youths’ social, academic, and
career needs. To achieve this mission, LAYC provides services and
opportunities to approximately 4,000 individuals annually to
support academic achievement, promote healthy behavior, and guide
youth towards successful adulthood. We believe in a future where
all youth pursue their dreams, reach their goals and acquire the
skills and self-confidence to live a life of purpose, connection,
contribution and joy. COMPETITIVE BENEFITS In addition to a
friendly work environment, we are pleased to offer the following
benefits to our employees. Medical, dental, and vision plans with
prescription coverage. Employer-paid life insurance Voluntary
long-term disability and supplemental life insurance Matching
401(k) program beginning at hire 3 weeks paid vacation leave per
year; PTO is accrued, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure. 12 paid
holidays per year, 12 days paid sick leave per year and 4 wellness
days. Sick and wellness days are prorated during your first year
based on your start date, then available in full in subsequent
years. Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and
foster care. Health club discounts One to two days per week of
telework for most positions (eligible after first 60 days).
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and implements street and
institutional outreach plans that target specific areas and target
populations; The outreach plan should include, but is not limited
to, social media platforms, one-on-one outreach, and institutional
presentations. Develops detailed maps and guides of “hot spots”
where homeless youth congregate. Develops outreach strategies
targeted to underserved communities, knowing that different
populations will require different approaches specific to their
community. Facilitates training for SOP volunteers and/or new staff
on appropriate engagement methods. Creates and follows schedules
for effective street & institutional outreach. Participates in
weekly team meetings, informing staff of pertinent information
regarding clients. Creates and manages inventory of SOP supplies,
i.e. survival aid, information packets, bus cards, food, etc.
Provides crisis case management interventions to homeless youth for
as long as necessary and ensures a warm-hand transfer to ongoing
case managers. Performs institutional (public, private, nonprofit,
faith-based) outreach and advocacy to create awareness around youth
homelessness. Implements the Service Prioritization Decision
Assistance Tool (SPDAT) with youth and enters assessment
information into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Participates in the Coordinated Entry System with other providers,
using information gathered from initial on-street assessments.
Participates in bi-weekly Coordinated Assessment and Housing
Placement (CAHP) meetings. Enter all notes and appropriate data
into ETO and HMIS system daily. Meets with Program Manager for
bi-weekly programmatic supervision. Meets with Clinical Coordinator
for bi-weekly case management supervision and group supervision.
Improves professional skills by attending workshops, seminars, and
training sessions as allowed by time and funding constraints.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Manager. EDUCATION
& EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Associate or bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum 2 years of youth development experience; school-based
experience is a plus. Experience working directly with people from
diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Valid
driver’s license required. Ability to translate Positive Youth
Development (PYD) techniques into practice. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Computer
proficiency. Knowledge of community and local resources. Flexible
schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends. Complete
criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances. Flexible, energetic,
positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high
quality, respectful environment. Ability to work well and
communicate with culturally diverse populations. LAYC/MMYC requires
the COVID-19 vaccine of all its employees. You will be asked to
provide proof of vaccination at the time of your interview and at
your onboarding. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This is largely a sedentary
position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift
small objects up to 10 lbs. May require the ability to travel
locally and/or regionally. LAYC/MMYC is an equal opportunity
employer committed to providing opportunities without regard to
age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or status
within any other protected group. The above statements are intended
to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended
to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and
skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or
remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition,
reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume.
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