Homeless Outreach Specialist

4 weeks ago


Orlando, Florida, United States Health Care Center for the Homeless Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Homeless Outreach Specialist

Job Summary:

The Homeless Outreach Specialist will provide street-based services to individuals experiencing homelessness, ensuring their basic needs are met and connecting them with emergency services and housing resources. This role requires building positive relationships with community leaders, local business owners, and other organizations to develop effective strategies for reaching homeless populations.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide outreach services to individuals experiencing homelessness, including engagement, referrals, and advocacy.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, local businesses, and law enforcement to ensure effective collaboration and resource sharing.
  • Assist clients in accessing health and human services, including housing, food, medical care, and benefits/entitlements.
  • Document client interactions and outcomes using handheld and desktop computers, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
  • Participate in the development of strategies to reach homeless populations and promote retention.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This position requires working indoors and outdoors in various environments, including all forms of weather and temperatures. Physical demands include sitting or standing for extended periods, frequent walking, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a human-service related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two years of outreach experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Prior experience working with homeless populations and/or lived experience preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 2007 products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other relational databases required.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Bilingual Spanish preferred.
  • Knowledge of geographic location within the Metropolitan Orlando, Orange, and/or Osceola County area required.
  • Ability to build rapport and present a professional image with diverse populations.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and dedication to fulfilling the demands of the position required.

Benefits:

Competitive salary, 10 paid holidays, paid vacation/sick leave, medical/dental insurance, vision and life insurance, and retirement plan.



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