Compensation: $20.00 – $28.00 per hour

Location: 300 Henry Place 2, Spartanburg, SC, 29306

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The duties on a job description for an outreach worker typically vary depending on the organization's goals, but several responsibilities may be common to different organizations. Here are the main duties of an outreach worker you may find in a job description:

• conducting interviews to gather information on clients' social issues and needs to provide ongoing support
• organizing outreach programs for community members who may experience homelessness or need help
• researching and reviewing leads on injury and addiction cases by getting information from reliable sources
• providing direct services and support to children
• helping clients set and achieve life goals
• helping community members get access to services, including temporary housin g, medical care, and legal aid
• referring clients to agencies that can provide additional services they may require
• guiding clients toward developing life management skills
• collecting data to evaluate the success of support programs and identifying innovations for new programs
• offering educational opportunities, including tutoring and after-school programs
• helping clients on their journey to attain self-sufficiency
• assisting clients in maintaining financial accounts or applying for financial help such as government grants and student loans
• organizing awareness campaigns for community issues, such as homelessness and substance addiction
• collaborating with government agencies and other community organizations to coordinate educational programs
• encouraging and supporting community members to volunteer and become active community leaders