AmeriCorps Street Outreach Program Assistant

Job Purpose and Reporting Structure:

Funded through a grant from the Federal AmeriCorps Worker Program administered by the State of Wisconsin, AmeriCorps members commit to a year of community service averaging 33 hours per week (minimum of 1,700 hours annually during the grant period of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027) and in return receive a living allowance of $20,772 per year of service ($865.50 gross per bi weekly pay check), plus an educational award upon successful term completion that can be used for either new advanced education tuition that accept federally subsidized loan or for re-payment of existing federally subsidized loans student loans. Health insurance is available at no cost for AmeriCorps members, and child care benefits assistance is provided to qualifying AmeriCorps workers.  Extensive pre-service and in-service training opportunities are required and are provided free of charge to participating AmeriCorps workers throughout Wisconsin.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:           

1. Initiate and maintain street-based connections with targeted at-risk homeless and street youth.
2. Conduct youth assessments in order to provide survival aid and sexual abuse and exploitation prevention services; including food and clothing, risk reduction supplies and education, housing and employment assistance, and resource and referral information.
3. Participate in program and agency meetings, trainings, and development opportunities.
4. Cross training within the Runaway and Homeless Youth Services (including Youth Shelter and Drop-In Center programs), and Anti-Violence Services program.
5. Assist with maintaining the Street Beat social media pages (Facebook, Instagram)
6. Other duties may be assigned.

 Qualification/Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 21 years old. A High School degree or its equivalent is preferred.
• At least two years related experience working with youth and families is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, reliable, and able to maintain privileged client information.
• Must commit to the position for the full year from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027.