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7 people are interested
Director of Outreach (& Assistant Director of Outreach)
ORGANIZATION: StandUp for Kids - Hampton Roads
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7 people are interested
StandUp For Kids is committed to the help and rescue of homeless and street kids. We do this, every day, in cities across America. We carry out our mission through our volunteers who go to the streets in order to find, stabilize and otherwise help homeless and street kids improve their lives. We have been on the streets since January 1990 and continue to grow our organization to help America's homeless youth.
The Director of Outreach determines the outreach needs of the local program. He/she will support and manage qualified and trained outreach counselors that conduct outreach. Also responsible for maintaining a positive street image with kids, businesses and the local community.
- Identify the locations and needs of homeless and street kids;
- Coordinate (with the Director of Program Support) to ensure adequate supplies are available for the number of kids assisted and frequency of outreach;
- Ensure outreach supervisors and counselors are qualified and trained;
- Ensure counselors are mentally prepared for street outreach;
- Provide support to counselors and initiate peer support among counselors;
- Complete and submit outreach reports;
- Manage schedule for phone.
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About StandUp for Kids - Hampton Roads
Location:
576 N Birdneck Rd -, -#125, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, US
Mission Statement
Ending the cycle of youth homelessness. We do this in cities across America, one youth at a time.
Description
StandUp for Kids - Hampton Roads is the second oldest StandUp For Kids chapter, having been established in 1991 at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Our volunteers serve homeless youth up to age 24 and their dependents through the following programs:
Drop In Center
The Drop In Center provides hot meals, games/crafts, counseling, and assistance with immediate needs three times per week
Street Outreach Program
The Street Outreach program is an opportunity to meet youth where they are; held in conjunction with the Drop In Center hours
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Virginia Beach, VA 23450
DATE POSTED
July 5, 2017
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