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This posiiton is located at our Garlington Health Center in NE Portland, but will work actively in the community. The schedule for the postiion is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Essential Function
The Street Outreach Worker works independently and as a member of a team to provide street outreach and engagement, housing placement, and time-limited home-based retention supports to individuals and household members impacted by homelessness and mental illness. The Worker must have strong interpersonal skills necessary to develop positive working relationships within the team and assist participants in developing trusting relationships with other individuals and support systems, and assist all participants in accessing program partner services as well as mainstream resources/health programs. The Street Outreach Worker is responsible for conducting outreach services both on the street and with local social service providers with the intent of securing housing and other essential services to resolve homelessness, while supporting a Trauma Informed Care environment. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving mental health services, it is required the Street Outreach Worker understand the effects of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of those we serve. Services will be provided primarily on the street, in the community, and in the participants homes. The primary goal is to quickly place participants into housing and achieve long-term housing stability.
Essential Responsibilities
This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.
Role-Specific Responsibilities
Full Time
$69k-89k (estimate)
03/23/2024
03/28/2024