In partnership with team members, the Coordinated Street Outreach worker will drive an agency vehicle through the City of St. Louis to identify, outreach and provide services to homeless individuals and families. This worker will build rapport with identified clients and outreach them to engage in services and/or refer to other agencies. This worker will work closely with local agencies to ensure service delivery. RESPONSIBILITIES • Explore and investigate areas where potential clients may be staying • Respond to calls and requests from the community to assist homeless persons when possible • Participate in the on call schedule for the 24 hour Coordinated Street Outreach hotline in order to be able to respond to community needs after regular business hours • Engage clients in conversation to determine needs; provide appropriate resources • Inform persons in need of food, shelter, medical, and hygiene assistance of the location of resources • Engage clients in conversations regarding substance use, mental health issues and other issues that keep them on the street • Work closely with area service agencies to ensure service delivery • Refer clients to appropriate community agencies and shelter providers as needed • Provide case management for Mobile Outreach clients as needed • Record services provided and maintain notes for on-going clients in Case Worthy and Service Point within 24 hours • Complete monthly outreach reports • Respect and be responsible for agency policy regarding work hours, building security and all written personnel standards • Maintain vehicle including tracking mileage and gasoline, when driving • Must have a Missouri Class E Driver License (MO residents only) • Other duties as assigned DIRECT REPORTS None KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE • High school diploma or GED and/or experience in human service field; bachelor’s degree preferred or Peer Support Certification • Familiarity with the fields of mental illness and drug / alcohol abuse, symptoms, terminology and interventions • Familiarity with appropriate and available community resources • Familiarity and experience working with homeless individuals • Residence within the specified region preferred, but not required SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Recognize personal strengths and limitations regarding time, skill and knowledge • Able to work with a highly diversified workforce • Able to adapt to a fast changing/paced workforce and position • Ability to work with clients that struggle with Substance Use and Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses • Trauma Informed Care Trained • CPR/AED/First Aid Trained • Ability to communicate and work as a team member, especially with partner • Ability to build productive relationships • Understand workforce demands and adapt to workforce tasks • Ability to set limits with clients • Ability to engage new clients • Ability to assess persons and situations • Reliable transportation is needed RELATIONSHIPS REQUIRED • Community Outreach Workers • City/State Officials • Work with other St. Patrick Center staff • Communicate verbally and in writing to Coordinated Street Outreach Coordinator • Ability to work with related agencies