Youth Outreach Coordinator

Job Posting Title

Youth Outreach Coordinator

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

DMHSAS-Central Administration

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

August 15, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

: $51,250.00yr $24.639423hr

Job Description

Youth Outreach Coordinator

About the Position: Under general supervision, the Youth Outreach Coordinator designs, develops, and coordinates youth involvement activities for the ODMHSAS Runaway and Homeless Youth Services Team. The incumbent chosen for this position will lead multidisciplinary, youth-led, and equitable outreach efforts; collaborate with program staff and stakeholders; monitor existing programs; and supervise staff and consultants. Responsibilities include identifying key stakeholders, overseeing current youth programs, recruiting youth consultants, coordinating with family organizations, co-leading youth-centered events, advocating for peer workforce, providing technical assistance, accompanying youth advocates to conferences, and developing funding strategies. Other duties as assigned.

Job Type/Salary:

• Application period: 08/01/24 -08/15/24
• Full-time
• Vacancies: 1
• Annual Salary is $51,250.00
• Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, human relations, or a related field
• Three years of professional experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of additional qualifying experience for each year of required education

Preference may be given to those with experience working with children and youth

Special Requirements:

• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license
• Applicants must apply to posting with a resume

Benefit Highlights:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.   Our benefits include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us: The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the state’s safety net mental health and substance use treatment services system. The department's core mission is to provide prevention and treatment services for Oklahomans who are indigent and without a means to pay. To address those needs, ODMHSAS has multiple state-operated facilities across Oklahoma that target different populations

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Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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