Homeless Outreach Worker

4 weeks ago


Cincinnati, United States Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Join our mission to help individuals with mental illness and addictions to lead healthy and productive lives. GCBHS has a unique team that focuses on helping individuals who are experiencing homelessness and assesses them for behavioral health needs, our team is based out of the Men's Shelterhouse west of downtown Cincinnati. These positions include a PATH Case Worker with expertise in mental health, and a PATH Case Worker with expertise in Substance Use Disorder, to serve adults who are experiencing severe mental illness, substance use disorder, and homelessness.

Why Work at GCBHS?

  • GCBHS is a pioneer in the field of behavioral health treatment for adults, children, and families
  • Top Workplace every year since 2010
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Time
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Tuition Assistance at $1,250 for BSW
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement with Match


The ideal candidate will have social service experience and experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness.


Position Responsibilities:

  • Strives to attain the goals as written in their job performance evaluations and abide by the standards as set forth in GCB’s Compliance Plan.
  • Makes face-to-face contact with individuals who are homeless throughout Hamilton County to identify potential clients for the program (includes making contact with homeless persons on the streets, parks, soup kitchens, shelters, health care facilities, jails, places not meant for human habitation, etc.).
  • Screen individuals who are homeless for substance use disorders and mental health conditions.
  • Makes multiple contacts as needed and provides basic needs items to engage homeless individuals.
  • Interacts with agencies, service providers, and other community contacts to solicit and receive referrals.
  • Develops psychosocial profile through interviews with individuals and information collected from previous service providers.
  • Identifies and connects individuals served to services aimed at addressing mental health and/or substance use disorders, as well as other basic needs, including medical services, benefits, and housing.
  • Attends staff meetings and training sessions as assigned.

Position Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required
  • The position requires frequent driving of the employee’s personal vehicle. A valid driver’s license, vehicle, and insurable driving record are required.
  • Related experience working with persons experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and/or substance use disorder would be ideal.
  • For Peer positions, individual must have previous personal experience with homelessness and/ or mental health.

GCB has been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky since 2010 Please visit our website to learn more about GCB. www.gcbhs.com



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