Community - Based Outreach and Advocacy Services

2026-11-03

A . Outreach and Engagement • Conduct outreach and engagement activities to identify and engage hard - toreach , hidden , and vulnerable youth populations within their communities and natural environments , including outreach during times when youth and families are most available ( e . g ., afternoons , evenings , weekends ). • Establish and maintain trusting relationships with youth and families to support consistent engagement in services . B . Intake , Assessment , and Service Planning • Conduct intake and needs assessments for youth and their families to identify strengths , risks , and service needs . • Develop youth - and / or family - driven goals and individualized service plans that reflect identified needs and priorities . C . Advocacy , Navigation , and Education • Advocate on behalf of youth and families to secure necessary resources and support to achieve identified service goals . • Provide information on community resources , referral options , applicable laws , and the juvenile justice system to assist youth and families in navigating systems of care . • Assist youth in interfacing and negotiating with service providers , schools , and community systems to build self - efficacy and advocacy skills . • Motivate and empower youth and families to strengthen natural supports and develop the capacity to advocate on their own behalf . D . Prevention , Positive Youth Development , and Diversion • Provide education and engagement opportunities that address youth violence prevention and increase awareness of the types and impacts of community violence ( e . g ., domestic violence , cyber - bullying , gun violence ). • Provide opportunities and activities that foster healthy development and support diversion from risk - elevating behaviors and attitudes . E . Collaboration and Community Support • Collaborate and coordinate with public and private youth - serving organizations to support comprehensive and coordinated service delivery . • Identify and collaborate with community resources or service providers that can offer temporary safe placements for youth when appropriate , while referrals and longer - term supports are initiated .

Hawaii

2026-04-08