PATH (Projects for Assistance in the Transition from Homelessness)

Outreach Specialist – Elkhart

Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.
Who We Are
Oaklawn provides comprehensive mental health and addictions services for children, adolescents, adults and seniors in St.
Joseph and Elkhart Counties in Northern Indiana. Intensive services have become Oaklawn's trademark—what we are known for and where much of our expertise lies. Sponsored by Mennonite Health Services Alliance, it is our philosophy at Oaklawn to treat the whole person—mind, body and spirit. This commitment, along with our faith-based heritage, our excellent staff of 875, our therapeutic environment, and our innovative treatment programs, provide a unique foundation for healing and hope.
What We Offer with the PATH Outreach Specialist position:
In the PATH Outreach Specialist position, we offer competitive compensation, a full benefits package and career advancement opportunities.

What You’ll Do in the PATH Outreach Specialist position:
The PATH Outreach Specialist helps homeless adults in our community live healthier and more fulfilling lives. The Outreach Specialist manages the care provided to clients, helps them gain access to needed services and teaches skills necessary for clients to achieve their goals.
Primary responsibilities for the Outreach Specialist include:

The PATH Outreach Specialist interacts directly with clients, outpatient therapists, physicians, other employees involved in the case, community agencies, referrals sources and other services. The frequency varies with need, availability of the client and the level of intensity, but usually ranges from several times per week to weekly and may include availability in the evenings and weekends.
Minimum Hiring Requirements: