Outreach Specialist

Our client is seeking an Outreach Specialist to join their enabling services team. This role focuses on providing housing-related case management and support for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The position plays a key part in connecting clients to essential resources, coordinating housing services, and engaging high-risk populations through targeted outreach efforts. This is a mission-driven role ideal for someone passionate about community engagement, advocacy, and providing meaningful support to vulnerable populations.

Job Function

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• Provide outreach and housing-focused case management for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
• Conduct initial HOPWA interviews and develop independent living plans for eligible clients.
• Coordinate comprehensive services for clients receiving rental subsidies.
• Conduct required housing inspections to ensure program compliance.
• Manage referrals for housing services and emergency financial assistance.
• Perform outreach to high-risk populations and connect individuals to prevention and support services.
• Maintain thorough documentation of client interactions, services provided, and program activities.
• Participate in regular supervision, required trainings, and scheduled outreach events.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations and service partners.
• Perform additional duties and support initiatives as assigned.
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a social-service field preferred; an associate’s degree or a high school diploma with two years of relevant paid experience is also acceptable.
• Must be free of communicable diseases and complete biannual Fitness for Duty assessments, including required immunizations.
• Must have an unrestricted, valid Connecticut driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current insurance—or reliable transportation sufficient for travel between sites; motor vehicle records are checked annually.
• Completion of Basic Annual Safety Training is required.
  
  
  

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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