Role OverviewThe Street Outreach Specialist implements the Hospitality Hub's efforts to enroll individuals experiencing street homelessness into the Continuum of Care. They represent the Hub to individuals experiencing homelessness, maintain positive relationships with partners, and build rapport with each individual.
What You Will Do
The Street Outreach Specialist will work to reduce homelessness throughout the community by connecting clients to shelter, healthcare, housing, and all other pertinent and supportive services. They will also maintain thorough and accurate records in the CRM and HMIS.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in settings such as wooded areas, underpasses, parks, sidewalks, encampments, and on city streets. They will be able to demonstrate an ability to be approachable and work with patient perseverance to build rapport with each individual.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with vulnerable populations
- Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness is preferred
- Current Driver's License
- Safe driving record
- Punctual, task oriented
- Outgoing, trustworthy, and kind
- Must be approachable and able to demonstrate a high level of empathy
- Work well within a team
- Leadership and conflict-management skills
- The ability to work consecutive hours outside or in a vehicle
- The ability to move safely over uneven terrain, walking on uneven surfaces
- The ability to lift up to 50lbs
Benefits
- A generous paid time off policy
- Paid parental leave
- Medical insurance
- 401K
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