Homeless Outreach Specialist

6 days ago

Escondido, California, United States Interfaith Community Services Full time
Job Description

Overview

Interfaith Community Services is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist - Homeless Outreach to join our team. As a key member of our outreach team, you will provide critical support to individuals experiencing homelessness with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and Serious Mental Illness (SMI).

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct field-based outreach and engagement with individuals experiencing homelessness to connect them with housing, health, and other supportive services.
  • Provide short-term crisis intervention and case management to individuals in need.
  • Identify and engage underserved populations with SUD and behavioral health services.
  • Collaborate with interdepartmental treatment teams, clients, and community partners to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Facilitate acceptance of placement or other services that support and stabilize individuals moving from street to service.
  • Participate in outreach events to engage and link clients with services.
  • Provide direct services to clients, including case management, short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and linkage with longer-term services.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with mental health providers and SUD treatment providers.
  • Ensure accurate records and files, and prepare reports as required by funders and agency administration.
  • Enter data into the regional Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) client database and other electronic data systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in social services or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • 1+ years of relevant work experience required.
  • Lived experience of mental health, substance use disorder, or homelessness preferred.
  • Experience working with severely mentally ill, medically fragile, and homeless populations preferred.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Benefits

  • PTO – Accrue 3 weeks in your first year.
  • Paid Holidays – 13 scheduled.
  • Flexible Work Schedules.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • AD&D / Group Life Insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent Care.
  • Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan.
  • Early Release Days.
  • Work Anniversary Bonuses.
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility.
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
  • Home Ownership Assistance Program.
  • Casual Work Environment.
  • Professional Growth and Career Development Opportunities.

Interfaith Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, nationality, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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