Outreach Homeless Prevention Specialist

3 days ago


Chicago IL United States Christian Community Health Center Full time

Minimum Requirements:

  • Highschool diploma or equivalent from an accredited school/program.
  • 2-3 years of social service experience.
  • Computer proficiency is required as well as the ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, sexual orientation and gender identity.
  • An automobile, a valid Driver’s License and vehicle insurance coverage required.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess families and individuals for strengths and barriers by completing a psychosocial assessment, including employment, behavioral health, criminal history, prostitution history, sexual risk, income, insurance and substance use and refer households to appropriate levels of housing and rental assistance.
  • Assist families and individuals with establishing and meeting goals and identifying appropriate steps towards achieving goals, including modifying goals as needed, and evaluation of progress.
  • Work with the client to establish an individual treatment plan identifying goals, objectives and tasks that are time specific and measurable.
  • Educate clients about budgeting and financial management and/or work with a variety of outside service providers to meet the needs of the client.
  • Document ongoing case notes in a D.A.P. (Description, Assessment and Plan) format and file in the client’s file folder.
  • Initiate referrals for supportive and clinical services, follow-up on referrals and document referral completion.
  • Document client data in the HMIS database for each client that completes psychosocial assessments.
  • Assist with facilitation of groups for women involved in the sex trade, document group notes and ensure group sign-in sheets are completed.
  • Attend ongoing mandatory trainings related to workplace violence prevention, cultural competency, confidentiality, infection control and other required trainings for growth and development.
  • Conduct strategic street and venue-based outreach to homeless single women and their families.
  • Submit monthly reports and participate in ongoing quality activities.
  • Assist with support in obtaining a higher education or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
  • Assess barriers and strengths to income, housing stability, and self-sufficiency (including health, substance use, and mental health issues) and provide appropriate referrals to supportive services in a timely manner.
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