Outreach Specialist

Description

FLSA:  Non-Exempt 

Hours per week:  40
Supervisor:  COO

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, client-centered services assisting with identifying and accessing more stable housing options.
• Providing trauma-informed, housing-focused case management focusing on identifying safe and appropriate alternatives to emergency shelter.
• Utilize a collaborative process with team members and community partners to provide service linkages and support systems to effectively serve clients.
• Ensure timely and thorough documentation of all services, including in-person meetings and collateral contacts.
• Honor and maintain strict confidentiality in all areas: written, spoken and observed communication.
• Demonstrate knowledge of The Kearney Center and community resources for which people experiencing homelessness qualify and connect clients with these services.
• Demonstrate understanding of the needs of people experiencing homelessness.
• Possess knowledge of programs and policies that impact people experiencing homelessness.
• Participate in weekly supervision and team meetings.
• Assess clients for services with attention to exploring immediately available alternatives to entering the emergency shelter system.
• Determine eligibility for services.
• Coordinate diversion services when applicable, preventing entry into shelter.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Must demonstrate awareness, acceptance, and ability to work with clients, staff, and community contacts of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Track eligible client information to provide for entry into the shelter database via HMIS. 
• Track, log, summarize and report activities daily.
• Other assigned activities that build the capacities of guests and staff to fulfill the mission of The Kearney Center.
• Some evening hours may be required.  

Requirements

• Experience with case management and homelessness services preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related human services preferred 

Pay rate is based on skills and experience. 

Position will remain open until filled. 

CESC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.