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SUMMARY OF ORGANIZATION:
Phoenix Community Development Services mission of “Turning Lives Around” reflects our long history of serving populations of individuals who have limited resources and support systems, including those have been homeless or who are currently facing homelessness who have mental health challenges and face financial burdens such as extremely low to zero income. Phoenix CDS is committed to providing comprehensive, supportive services to our most vulnerable citizens who face great challenges. Our primary goal is to end homelessness and provide the individuals, families and veterans we serve with a warm, safe place to live independently – and away from the dangers of the streets. We work with them to set and achieve goals, make healthy life choices, find employment, build skills, and become stable, self-sufficient members of society.
Visit our website for more company information: https://phoenixcds.org/.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Outreach Specialist is responsible for efforts include engaging and building trust/rapport with individuals experiencing homelessness residing in a men’s homeless shelter. This position is tasked with providing mental health services through developing coping strategies, harm reduction techniques, and referrals to local mental health providers while monitoring progress through various clinical assessments and tools. The Outreach Specialist’s goal is to assist homeless individuals to accept care for their health and safety and assist them in becoming integrated into the community by accepting placement and stabilization opportunities to improve their lives. Applicants are encouraged to possess time management, organization, and conflict resolution skills.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
Must have the following:
Must have the following:
Preferred Qualifications:
WORK CONDITIONS
The Outreach Specialist has a designated office but is expected to spend majority of day in the community serving consumers.
Expect to interact with staff and consumers to provide activities related to work such as conducting meetings as well as workshops.
May require prolonged sitting or standing.
Benefits Package Available.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $16.50 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
$57k-74k (estimate)
12/10/2023
09/03/2024
phoenixcds.org
Peoria, IL
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