CoNEXTions Outreach Specialist

CoNEXTions Outreach Specialist

Location : Cape Girardeau, MO

Pay Range : $15.42 - 17.82 per hour

Non-exempt : Full Time - 40 hours / week

Schedule : Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm - Hours may fluctuate dependent upon programming needs.

Minimum Required Qualifications :

• High School Diploma / GED / HSE required.
• Preference will be given to those who have at least one year of experience working with at-risk youth and / or the homeless population
• Must hold or obtain by start date, MO Class E Driver's License (Class D for IL Residents), and proof of continuous auto insurance. Must also meet CCC's Motor Vehicle Record standards policy and have reliable transportation.

The CoNEXTions Street Outreach Program (SOP) and the Outreach Specialist Position :

CoNEXTions SOP is a program who works with, and provides support, opportunities, and services for youth 12-21yrs old who are currently, or are at risk of homelessness, abuse, trafficking, sexual exploitation.

As a Street Outreach Specialist, you would utilize a trauma informed care approach that focuses on safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.

For our program to find success, we believe in meeting youth where they are. Street Outreach Specialists go out on the streets of our Cape Girardeau community to areas where youth frequently congregate, seek shelter, etc. and provide youth who are in need with a variety of resources : basic need items, community resource information, as well as just a safe person who is not asking or requiring anything in return for any services / items provided.

For any youth who wants or needs more assistance and support; a Street Outreach Specialists will work along side that youth on a regular basis, providing the necessary support, resources, etc. to help achieve the goals the youth wants to attain.

Job Functions

The Agency

Community Counseling Center (CCC) - Your Behavioral Health + Wellness Resource - is a behavioral health organization that has been serving the public since 1974. We are an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and we are entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five county catchment area.

Our Mission is to provide and support personal growth, wellness, and improved quality of life through the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families residing in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, and Ste Genevieve counties in Missouri.

Our Vision is to create a diverse and inclusive behavioral healthcare system where individuals and families can readily access mental health and substance use services, feel welcome, accepted, and leave services with hope and improved quality of life.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion :

Join our team at Community Counseling Center and be part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We believe that a diverse workforce fuels innovation and enables us to better serve our diverse client base. We actively seek out applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. Through inclusive hiring practices, unbiased selection processes, employee resource groups, ongoing training, and transparent progress tracking, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Join us in building an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.

Our Benefits :

Note : Available benefits may change dependent upon employment status and number of hours worked.

24 Paid Days Off Your First Year

Seven Paid Holidays

Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance

Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance

Retirement Auto-Enrollment

LegalShield and IDShield - Lawyer and Identity Theft Benefit

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Employee Referral Program

Much More!

Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc., please contact to speak with us about your needs.