Job Description

FT temp starting ASAP until April 2023. Outreach Specialist will support the Roads Home team by engaging and building rapport with Veterans experiencing homelessness. The outreach team provides street outreach to individuals living on the streets by engaging in conversation and deep / active listening. The goal of the outreach team is to establish trusting relationships with individuals and connect them with the resources and services they may need. The Outreach Specialist will assess and connect participants to housing and case management assistance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide street-based outreach to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the counties Roads Home serves. Locations include but are not limited to encampments, parks, shelters, treatment facilities, health clinics, hospitals, jail, court, etc. • Serve as the liaison between homeless individuals and the Roads Home team. • Use active listening and motivational interviewing techniques to engage with people experiencing homelessness. • Work with Program Manager to monitor program enrollment and target outreach efforts to identify homeless individuals and families who have chronic health conditions and/or need medical services frequently. • Conduct pre-screens to determine program eligibility. Assist with completing assessment and intake. • Assist in linking participants with community treatment services for mental health, substance recovery, physical health care, housing, advocacy, food, and other services. • Foster a collaborative working relationship with other outreach teams and local agencies. • Ensure proper and timely documentation of services including HMIS data entry. • Attend and participate in all assigned program and external meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Two years’ experience as an outreach worker or case manager. • Commitment to serving homeless individuals. Prior experience working with homeless clients or lived experience is highly preferred. • Veteran status highly preferred. • Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and clean DMV record. • Must be able to obtain background check clearance.

Company Description

We are a staffing and recruiting agency that specializes in social services. We hire BA, BSW, MA, MSW, LCSW, MFT, PsyD and PhD candidates for temporary, temp to hire and direct hire opportunities throughout California. We have part time and full time positions available, both direct services and management.