Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for
engaging potential clients at various locations, including on the street, and
performing assessments and/recording client contact information in a
funder-required database.
- Responsible for
evaluating and communicating concerns that may interfere with providing
Peer Outreach Support conducting services in a timely manner in accordance
with program and organizational guidelines.
- Responsible for engaging
clients at various locations, including on the street and recording relevant
information, (i.e. full name, SS# DOB, etc.)
- Responsible for transporting
clients to and from shelters, recovery houses, clinic, detoxification
centers, DPA offices, etc.
- Responsible for
assisting clients find shelter placement and referring clients to
resources that provide showers, meals, clothing, and health examinations.
- Responsible for
seeing new clients twice a month and previous clients once a month and updating
information in the funder-required data base.
- Responsible for
referring clients to outpatient treatment facilities, making referrals to
DPW, Social Security Administration, PHA, OSHA, etc. in accordance with
the medical insurance guidelines.
- Responsible for reporting
vehicle maintenance needs to supervisors and maintaining daily travel log
activity.
- Participates in
general staff meetings, program and departmental meetings and trainings as
directed and needed.
- Perform related
work as required.
Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School
Diploma or equivalent with one (1) year of training and/or experience in
homelessness, shelter management, clean/sober addiction, and outreach or
substance abuse or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be well
organized, detail-oriented, tasks-driven and able to work independently and set
daily priorities.
- Must possess
strong verbal and written communication skills and willingness to assist
whenever needed.
- Must have valid
driver’s licensing and motor vehicle record.
- Criminal and Child
Abuse clearance will be required.
EXPERIENCE:
2
years’ of experience working in programs with residential facilities/properties
and providing services to individuals who may have challenges that include
homelessness, substance abuse and mental health, or have other barriers to
self-sufficiency.