community outreach worker

MidAtlantic Employers' Association

<div>Job Description: 
 
Shift: First Shift 
Community Health Worker
Bebashi - Transition to Hope
On-Site role
Philadelphia., PA
About Bebashi:
Bebashi - Transition to Hope is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing culturally sensitive health and social services to individuals in Philadelphia. We focus on empowering communities with access to healthcare, education, and resources to promote overall well-being.
Bebashi Transition to Hope is seeking a dedicated and experienced Community Health Worker to join our team. This role will report to the Chief of Strategic Initiatives.
POSITION SUMMARY 
A Community Health Worker bridges the gap between health care systems and the community, ensuring access to care and programs that can help them lead healthier, safer, and more secure lives.
CHWs conduct community outreach activities, working directly with individuals and families with low-incomes, unmet needs, and/or who are eligible for Medicaid benefits in Philadelphia, PA.
Community outreach activities aim to support adoption of healthy behaviors by assessing community health needs and providing information on available resources, social supports, and navigation of resources.
CHWs work collaboratively with individuals and families to advocate for and support their access and understanding of available public health and community services and provide: outreach; screening/assessments; referral to services and follow-up; information on relevant health topics; advocacy and supporting increased health literacy; and enhanced social supports including support networks.
CHWs represent the diversity of cultures, backgrounds, generations, social identities, lived experiences, and neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA and further develop relationships in a culturally sensitive manner. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<div><ul><li> 
Plan and coordinate outreach, supervise individual and family assessments, assess training needs, provide health education, home visiting, and service coordination performed by CHWs. 
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<ul><li>Develop an overall work plan, including outreach strategies for the in the targeted geographic area. 
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<ul><li>As a member of an integrated care team, works closely with other providers across the organization and partners to ensure progress and implementation of the workplan, including leading structured meetings and identifying/resolving issues. 
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<ul><li>Prepare and present reports &amp; evaluations defining project progress, problems, and solutions. 
</li></ul></div><div> 
<ul><li>Establish relationships, promote collaboration and coordination with other community health and human service providers, and diverse community partners. 
</li></ul></div><div> 
<ul><li>Conduct community and public education sessions to promote initiative or program including, primary prevention education, chronic conditions/disease management, screening, and testing.
</li></ul></div><ul><li>Participate in and/or lead a community action board and engage community members through community and civic engagement activities.
</li><li>Provide or ensure clients have access to education, resources, and enhanced social supports (e.g., affordable and stable housing; food insecurity, or utility services threat(s)). 
</li></ul><div> 
<ul><li>Ensure that clients are engaged with providers to support access to systems of healthcare to support primary and specialty care, social services, public benefits, and other community resources. 
</li></ul></div><div> 
<ul><li>Collaborate with clinical care team (e.g., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Peer Professional, or Medical Case Manager, Behavioral Health Practitioner) to monitor client services, referrals, and appropriate follow-up. 
</li></ul></div><div> 
<ul><li>Design and implement client surveys to evaluate client satisfaction with CHW services. 
</li></ul></div><div> 
<ul><li>Coordinate with agency staff to develop documents (educational materials, forms, signage, etc.) and procedures that support a health literate environment and enhance client understanding of health information. 
</li></ul></div><div> 
<ul><li>Prepare required reports and other written material regarding program implementation and activities. 
</li></ul></div> 
Experience and Skills:
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Human Services, or related field (required)</li><li>Minimum 1 year of relevant experience (required)
</li></ul>Licensure / Certifications<div><ul><li> 
Valid PA driver's license with an acceptable driving record (as applicable to MVR requirements)</li><li>Successful completion of CHW training program /certification and required continuing education
</li></ul></div>Additional Requirements:<div><ul><li> 
Requires local travel (50-75%)</li><li>Requires Reliable vehicle
</li></ul></div>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<div><ul><li> 
Excellent listening and other interpersonal communication skills</li><li>A passion for public health equity</li><li>Strong ability to build trusting relationships with community members and local community initiatives and coalitions</li><li>Strong knowledge of community resources</li><li>Knowledge of the barriers to accessing community resources, how to address and remove barriers</li><li>Excellent organizational skills.</li><li>Ability to navigate stressful situations</li><li>Ability to engage diverse communities in an inclusive and equitable manner</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing</li><li>Ability to make independent decisions and use good judgment
</li></ul></div>Physical Demands &amp; Work Conditions<ul><li>Position requires prolonged periods of sitting, working at a computer, and using standard office equipment.</li><li>Ability to travel locally to client homes, medical facilities, and community partner sites as required, which may involve walking, standing, and navigating varied environments.</li><li>Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally.</li><li>Requires the ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff, and external partners in person and by phone.</li><li>May involve irregular hours, including occasional evenings or weekends, to meet client and program needs.</li><li>Work is performed in a combination of office, community, and client-based settings and may involve exposure to varied environmental conditions. 
</li></ul> 
Benefits:
We offer Excellent Benefits beginning the 1st day of the following month, after 30 days employment:
Medical Insurance with Employer paying a good percentage of coverage for the Employee
Vision, Prescriptions
Dental is 100% Employer paid for Employee
STD/LTD disability and life insurances 100% Employer Paid for Employee
401K with discretionary match
PTO
Holidays - 10 paid
HRA - Fully Employer funded
Student Loan &quot;Pay Down&quot; program
Hours are:
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm OR 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 
 
 
From: Midatlantic Employers' Association</div>

Community Health Worker with Bebashi -Transition to Hope, Phila., PA

Homeward Pike Peak

Street Outreach WorkerABOUT HOMEWARD PIKES PEAK (HPP)The mission of HPP is to work with individuals and families in our community to achieve their full potential through supportive housing and recovery services, to rebuild dignity &amp; self-sufficiency, and permanently exit homelessness. Our efforts focus on overcoming the barriers to developing and maintaining stable housing and sober living. To do this, we adhere to commonly held social work values of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the whole person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. We believe that these values infuse the work of HPP and are a guidepost to which our staff and partners should aspire.SUMMARYThe Street Outreach Worker seeks to support individuals experiencing homelessness and/or living with a mental illness, substance abuse or all three. Outreach Workers perform within a harm reduction and person-centered model. All duties are performed with a multidisciplinary and multiagency team approach for those sheltered in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, encampments and on the streets. Street outreach utilizes a person-centered approach, focused on the individual&rsquo;s strengths and resources, and never makes assumptions about what a person might need or want. The Outreach Team collaborates with city, fire and police, and other community-based agencies; this position will focus primarily on the Downtown Pilot &ldquo;Clean &amp; Safe&rdquo; program. Our Street Outreach team does not require individuals to enter emergency shelter or transitional housing as an interim step or prerequisite to accessing stable housing. However, street outreach does make immediate connections to emergency shelter or temporary housing to provide safe options while individuals and families are on a pathway toward stability.This is a full-time position that reports to the Lead Street Outreach Worker. This position is authorized to work 40 hours per week with Saturday shifts required. Adjustments in daily assignments and schedules will be made with the Street Outreach Program Director.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Support individuals experiencing homelessness and living in the community through activities such as:</li></ul>-- one-on-one contact with individuals on the streets and in emergency shelters;-- advocating on behalf of clients and/or supporting them to advocate for themselves;-- collaboration and coordination of services with appropriate community agencies.<ul><li>Provide resources and referrals to individuals experiencing homelessness and living in the community by liaising with community agencies and consulting with the Clinical Services and Homeward Pikes Peak housing team, and potentially with other community organizations as a part of the Continuum of Care.</li><li>Conduct the housing survey/VI-SPDAT as needed and record all encounters of people engaged in referrals, resource navigation and general information sharing.</li><li>Work with the CSPD HOT team (Colorado Springs Police Department Homeless Outreach Team) to support team outreach in community-based resource centers such as the Springs Rescue Mission, Catholic Charities, Pikes Peak Library District, and in public spaces.</li><li>Support the Lead Street Outreach worker with managing and maintaining an application interface that assists with outreach efforts, and effectively triage reported activities and requests. Work with community partners to develop and increase utilization efficiency.</li><li>Work with the Pikes Peak Coordinated Entry system to connect individuals selected for housing and the referring agency. Assist these clients to complete paperwork, obtain identification and prepare for housing applications.</li><li>Assist individuals seeking housing in acquiring resources, identification, completing applications, navigate housing options, connect with case managers and transition successfully into permanent housing. Utilizing temporary lodging in hotels if available with grants funds, diversion programs and /or utilizing partnerships.</li><li>Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with HPP staff and community partners to identify and improve processes that enhance services and outcomes for clients.</li><li>Maintain electronic records, reports, and statistics necessary for program management and evaluation.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>HOMEWARD PIKES PEAK TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Attend and participate in staff meetings.</li><li>Attend and/or participate or interact with donors, attend community events, or fundraising as requested.</li><li>Integrate with the overall organization and collaborate with the community.</li><li>Produce documentation timely as requested for audits and audit resolutions.</li><li>Maintain office environment to professional standards and display abundant teaming skills.</li><li>Consistently display, adhere to, and promote the company&rsquo;s values.</li></ul>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES<ul><li>Ability to be flexible and empathetic.</li><li>Understanding of trauma informed approaches.</li><li>Proficiency in general computer skills and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook; and word processing, spreadsheets, CRM databases, and other case management platforms.</li><li>Professional written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Detail oriented and organized.</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality.</li><li>Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients.</li><li>Self-starter and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.</li><li>Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs.</li></ul>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Social Services, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or Counseling is strongly preferred.</li><li>Two (2) years of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness through outreach, case management, or counseling is preferred.</li><li>One (1) year of experience working with electronic database applications.</li><li>Understanding of HIPAA regulations and standards regarding privacy and confidentiality in the provision of therapy services and medical billing.</li><li>Experience working directly with people from diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, ability to communicate effectively, crisis intervention, and harm reduction.</li><li>Valid Colorado driver&rsquo;s license, clean driving record, and must carry personal vehicle insurance.</li><li>The ability to ride a bicycle outdoors to perform outreach is preferred.</li></ul>Preferred: <ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in social work or counseling preferred.</li><li>Certifications such as QBHA (Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant), CAT (Certified Addiction Technician), or CAS (Certified Addiction Specialist) are preferred.</li><li>LAC (Licensed Addiction Counselor) is preferred.</li><li>Experience, competence, and sensitivity in working with persons who are homeless, especially those who have difficulty engaging in treatment, suffer from mental illness substance addiction or are otherwise impaired, is preferred.</li><li>Experience with database tools and HMIS preferred.</li><li>Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required.</li></ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk outside in all weather, carry a fully packed backpack, sit at a desk or conference table; and talk or hear when interacting with various individuals and groups both indoors and outdoors. Additionally, the Street Outreach Team utilizes bicycles to navigate trails and encampments outside. The employee is occasionally required to stand while conversing with various individuals; and walk throughout the office, rough terrain, public parks and to/from vehicles and trails/wooded areas. The employee occasionally is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel to operate the computer, tablet, or telephone; may be required to stoop, kneel, or crouch to communicate with clients and to place items in or get items from low drawers or shelves. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, which is generally outreach supplies such as snacks, bottled water, full backpack and may include small supply items occasionally.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to airborne viruses, bacteria, or other bodily pathogens carried by persons living outdoors. The employee is routinely exposed to outside weather conditions (some extreme) that include rain, hail, snow, and fumes or airborne particles when performing street outreach. The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet while in a private office to loud while driving, attending a large client event, or outdoor camping areas.BENEFITS AND COMPENSATIONHomeward Pikes Peak offers the following benefits for those eligible (primarily full-time employees):<ul><li>Medical, Dental &amp; Vision &ndash; employer pays 55% of premium</li><li>Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and short term disability insurance &ndash; employer pays 100%</li><li>401k &ndash; employer match is 2%</li><li>18 days of vacation for years 0-5 accruing annually</li><li>6 days of paid sick leave accruing annually</li><li>6 paid holidays + 4 floating holidays</li><li>Employee Assistance Plan &ndash; employer pays 100%</li></ul>The pay for this position is $22 - $23 per hour. This is a full-time position authorized to work 40 hours per week.HOW TO APPLY:Apply through Indeed, or submit resume and cover letter to: amelbourne@homewardpikespeak.org, with Street Outreach in the subject line.Homeward Pikes Peak is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Homeward Pikes Peak makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.Job Type: Full-timePay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>This position will have a schedule of Mon-Fri, or Tues-Saturday. Are you OK with this? Which do you prefer?</li><li>This position will often work outside in the community. Are you ok with this?</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Driver's License (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Street Outreach Worker

Kenosha Human Development Services, Inc.

<div>KENOSHA HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC. 
3536 52nd Street Kenosha, WI 53144 
 
Division/Department: Housing Assistance Services 
Location: Main Office 
Job Title: PATH Outreach Worker/Case Manager 
Reports To: Homeless Services Program Manager 
Type of Position: Full-time 
Schedule: 40 hours per week or as demanded by the job 
Pay Rate: $22.60 per hour 
 
POSITION SUMMARY 
Provide outreach and case management services for individuals in the community who are experiencing homelessness and living with a severe and persistent mental health issue or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder who are not service connected. 
RESPONSIBILITIES 
1. Provide outreach in the community. 
 a. Conduct outreach activities in the community where people who are experiencing homelessness and living with mental illness congregate. 
 b. Conduct in reach activities at the local homeless shelters, the ELCA, and Grace Welcome Center. 
 c. Go into the community and search for people who are living outdoors to assess for need and help people connect to appropriate resources. 
 d. Meet with adults with MH/SA issues at places they are familiar with to help them access needed resources and services. 
 e. Conduct appropriate assessment to engage with Kenosha&rsquo;s Coordinated Entry System for information and referral to
 
 f. Inform and assist individuals connect to the services provided by the KHDS Mental Health and Substance Abuse Resource Center. 
 g. Provide advocacy to people with MH/SA issues in receiving needed services. 
 h. Participate in the bi-annual Point-in-Time Event. 
 i. Provide information to staff of community agencies on mental health and substance abuse (MH/SA) to better serve individuals who are at risk of homelessness. 
 j. Utilize HMIS as required to capture data and generate reports to account for services being provided. 
 k. Keep current with all required trainings. 
2. Ensure documentation is complete and accurate. 
 a. Use Client Tracking System to document participant contacts and progress. 
 b. Complete data entry to the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) as required. 
 c. Complete and maintain participant files and ensure the information matches the data entered in HMIS. 
 d. Complete and file discharge plans appropriately. 
 e. Use the Homeless Assistance Services (HAS) Document to record outreach notes for unknown clients and other non-client activities. 
 
3. Provide individualized case management services to eligible program participants on a regular and consistent basis as determined by the individual&rsquo;s case plan. 
 a. Enroll eligible people into the PATH program in accordance with program requirements. 
 b. Assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate the overall service delivered to the participant. 
 c. Help the participant locate housing and learn to live in housing, maintain their housing in a safe manner, and get along with fellow tenants and the landlord. 
 d. Create a comprehensive service plan with the participant and provide appropriate interventions to assist with goal achievement. 
 e. Help participants create support systems and participate in the community, as they desire. 
 f. Provide individualized budgeting and money management services to program participants as needed. 
 g. Teach basic, intermediate and advanced social skills based on need. 
 h. Collaborate with Landlords and other Community Service Providers. 
 i. Coordinate opportunities for educational advancement, such as GED preparation and attainment, post-secondary training, and vocational education as needed. 
 j. Assist with job preparation and attainment, such as career counseling, job preparation training, dress and grooming, job placement and job maintenance. 
 k. Provide assistance in accessing mainstream benefits, including but not limited to food stamps, SSI/SSDI and health insurance. 
 l. Assist participant in accessing Mental Health, AODA and medical services as needed. 
 m. Ensure participants have access to food and clothing. 
 n. Provide transportation using your own personal vehicle or an available agency vehicle and assist in developing transportation skills. 
 o. Work with the participant to establish a discharge plan prior to program exit and work with that participant intensively to ensure exit to self-sufficiency and housing stability. 
 p. Required to facilitate 10 groups each grant cycle. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in a human service-related field and/or experience working with individuals and families living with mental illness and experiencing homelessness. 
1. Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, in the English language 
2. Must have reliable transportation and valid driver&rsquo;s license with good driving record 
3. Must carry own auto insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage 
4. Ability to maintain records and document case notes daily 
5. Ability to give and accept feedback as a part of a team 
6. Ability to traverse within the workspace and community frequently 
7. Be willing to learn and work with the treatment philosophies 
8. Bilingual in Spanish a plus 
Kenosha Human Development Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or any other status protected under federal, state, and local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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PATH Outreach Worker/Case Manager

Terros

<div>Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Full-Time HIV Outreach Specialist working at our Mitchell location, in Phoenix, AZ. Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the ideal individual is flexible, compassionate and professional. If you enjoy working with individuals during some of the most vulnerable times of their lives this may be just the opportunity you&rsquo;ve been seeking. You will need to be professional, friendly, a self-starter, organized, and compassionate.
Every day we strive to bring together the LGBTQIA+ communities in Phoenix and our team is a reflection of the community we are serving. We are a respite site during the sweltering summer offering anyone bottled water. Our daily programs include a hot meal, life skills classes, clothing closet, and other incentive programs for homeless guests. Along with great benefits, continuous training and a welcoming environment, we offer the opportunity for you to grow in your career with Terros Health.
Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. For more than four decades, the heart of everything we do is inspiring change for life. We help people manage addiction and mental illness, provide primary medical care, restore families, support our veterans, and connect individuals to the care they need.
Bilingual Differential Pay Available!
Terros Health is hiring a Full-Time HIV Outreach Specialist for our Mitchell location in Phoenix, AZ.
High School Diploma or GED in Combination With One (1) Year of Life/Work Experience Working With HIV/STI and SUD/COD
Scheduled: Monday - Friday
8am-5pm or 7am-4pm
Flexible to Work Weekends &amp; Evenings
Full Benefits, Including 401K and Generous PTO/PST (4+ weeks)
Position Summary: This position provides outreach, in reach, educational and community engagement for the HIV/STI Prevention Department&rsquo;s Morning Program. The Outreach Specialist&rsquo;s population of focus is to outreach individuals experiencing homelessness and those with a substance use and/or co-occurring disorder. This position reports to the Program Supervisor.
Essential Duties:<ul><li>
Work as a team member with other personnel and collaborators to promote educations to improve health outcomes related to substance use, co-occurring disorders, HIV and other communicable diseases.</li><li>
Focus on individuals experiencing homelessness and those with a substance use and/or co-occurring disorder.</li><li>
Conduct 20 hours of community outreach throughout Maricopa County per week to educate residents, businesses and other stakeholders on the Department&rsquo;s programs.</li><li>
Assist 20 hours per week in the day-to-day operations of departments and programs that are affiliated with the Morning Program.</li><li>
Responsible for administering rapid HIV/STI testing during outreach and in community settings and make appropriate referrals to healthcare and prevention services.</li><li>
Facilitate a minimum of four (4) presentations per month at businesses and other stakeholders to educate residents on the services the department and Terros Health provides.</li><li>
Assist in developing marketing and education materials for promotion and distribution.</li><li>
Act as a point of contact for the department by responding to inquiries and requests or directing as appropriate and providing information regarding programs, courses, policies, and procedures to internal and external contacts.</li></ul>
Benefits &amp; Wellness:<ul><li>
Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families</li><li>
Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia</li><li>
Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support</li><li>
4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year</li><li>
Wellness program</li><li>
Pet Insurance</li><li>
Group life and disability insurance</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family</li><li>
Personal and family mental and physical health access</li><li>
Professional growth &amp; development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs</li><li>
Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix</li><li>
Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts<ul><li>
Gym memberships</li><li>
Car rentals</li><li>
Flights, hotels, movies and more</li></ul></li><li>
Bilingual pay differential
</li></ul><ul><li>High School Diploma or GED in combination with life/work experience working in the field of HIV and or Substance use/Mental Health field.</li><li>
Minimum of one-year work experience and/or lived experience within the field of HIV, substance use and or mental health field.</li><li>
Bilingual preferred, not required.</li><li>
Flexibility and ability to work evenings and weekends if the program management, including Director deems it necessary to achieve the objectives of the program.</li><li>
Willing to work with all cultures and sub-cultures that comprise the population of Maricopa County in a non-judgmental and value clear manner.</li><li>
Willing to work with all cultures and sub-cultures that comprise the population of Maricopa County in a non-judgmental and value clear manner.</li><li>
Phlebotomy trained and certified preferred, but not required. Willingness to undergo phlebotomy certification is required.</li><li>
High level of competency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook).</li><li>
Must have valid Arizona driver&rsquo;s license, be 21 years of age with minimum three (3) years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health&rsquo;s driving policy.</li><li>
Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within seven (7) working days of assuming role.</li><li>
Must pass a TB Test.</li></ul>
Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</div>

Outreach Specialist

Old Colony YMCA

<div>The Old Colony Y Intensive Home based Therapeutic Care Program is seeking energetic and flexible outreach staff who have a passion to make a difference for children and families in Southeastern MASS communities. The Outreach Caseworker will be part of the Intensive Home Based team working with an assigned caseload of youth and families referred by the Department of Mental Health. The Outreach Caseworker will be comfortable working both independently and collaborating with the team in supporting youth experiencing mental health needs that impact their home and community relationships. This role involves various treatment oriented services, family engagement, advocacy, life skills coaching, and connecting youth and families to local community resources. This role also involves crisis interventions to support families, participation in family team meetings, care coordination, treatment documentation, and group staff development meetings. Old Colony Y offers a competitive salary, training and development, tuition reimbursement, discounts on childcare, free fitness membership, medical and dental benefits, and retirement plan.
Requirements:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field, and at least 1 yr. of direct care experience gained through part or full-time paid work, volunteer, or internship experience, or currently enrolled in bachelor's degree program in Human Services with extensive work experience with individuals or families experiencing mental illness.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Possess a current valid driver's license and registered and insured automobile. Must be at least 21 years of age and able to drive daily to transport youth in the community, to attend youth treatment meetings, home visits, etc.
</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational, and interpersonal skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Possess basic computer skills to complete treatment documentation and data entry.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of days, evenings, and weekends.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to work independently and perform the majority of work tasks in the community (including but not limited to the homes, schools, hospitals, respite, or other out of home placements for assigned youth cases.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to also work collaboratively as part of a therapeutic team, and providing weekly communication with Clinical Care Coordinator in delivering supportive family engagement services to assist youth and family with treatment plan goals.</li></ul>

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Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to &quot;Pay Transparency Law&quot;; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.</div>

Outreach Caseworker

<div>At EXP, we&rsquo;re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world&rsquo;s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world&rsquo;s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Community Outreach Specialist 
Your work environment at EXP
We are seeking a Community Outreach Specialist (COS) to join our team in the South Florida region. The ideal candidate will be based in the Miami-Dade County area and bring an energetic, outgoing personality with a background in communications and/or marketing and a strong commitment to customer service. We&rsquo;re looking for someone who excels in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
The Community Outreach Specialist will manage and support community engagement efforts for infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include stakeholder and government relations, community engagement, public speaking, content development, documentation, and the preparation of presentations. The role also involves participating in business development activities, such as marketing initiatives, proposal development, and delivering presentations.
The ideal candidate will have experience&mdash;or a keen interest&mdash;in infrastructure projects and a desire to grow within a collaborative and rapidly evolving organization.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
<ul><li>Develop key messages and public relations outreach efforts for infrastructure projects and initiatives.
</li><li>Responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed successfully, on time, and within budget.
</li><li>Develop and facilitate community engagement plans.
</li><li>Build positive relationships with stakeholders affected by or interested in projects.
</li><li>Leverage existing relationships to help achieve our organization&rsquo; and client&rsquo;s missions.
</li><li>Create written content and collaborate with the creative graphics and/or video team to develop project educational materials.
</li><li>Research and facilitate business development activities, including marketing, proposal preparation, and presentations.
</li><li>Develop strategic alliances and partnerships.
</li><li>Adhere to government communications protocols and other requirements.
</li><li>Design and maintain a favorable public image for the organization and customer.
</li><li>Coordinate and facilitate public meeting/hearing logistics.
</li><li>Responsible for leading communications on multiple municipal infrastructure improvement projects, serving projects throughout the Sarasota region and surrounding counties.
</li>Responsible for collaborating closely with teams and on individual projects, often multiple projects simultaneously, while adhering to government communications protocols and other requirements. 
<li>
</li></ul>What your experience looks like
<ul><li>Must have a minimum of 3 years of public involvement, public relations, media, or community outreach experience, preferably in infrastructure working for or serving a state or local government agency.
</li><li>Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, planning, or a related field from an accredited program.
</li><li>Strong experience with project management, reporting processes, and program budgeting.
</li><li>Knowledge of road/bridge transportation and/or various infrastructure projects preferred.
</li><li>Talent for understanding, simplifying, and effectively communicating complex information to diverse audiences.
</li><li>Ability to perform responsibilities with a significant degree of independence, initiative, creativity, and expert judgment in an office setting.
</li><li>Able to work in a constantly evolving, confidential environment
</li><li>Superior organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
</li><li>Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
</li><li>Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
</li><li>Willingness to travel to project locations.
</li><li>Bilingual (Eng/Spa) is a plus, but not necessary.</li></ul></div>
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Community Outreach Specialist

Southwest Youth & Family Services

<div>Description: 
Case Management, a program of SWYFS, will provide systems navigation and trauma intervention activities for young people of color who have experienced racial profiling, racial bias, and either personally experienced or witnessed prejudice and bias in the legal system, maltreatment, and police brutality toward friends, family, and community members of color.
The Case Management Outreach Specialist is responsible for identifying, engaging, and supporting high-risk youth and young adults who are often disconnected from traditional service systems. This role blends proactive street/community outreach with intensive, person-centered case management. The primary goal for this role is to identify at-risk youth through a comprehensive outreach strategy and enroll them into the Case Management Program.
The focus population for this position is people of Black/African American/African Descent.
Essential Functions:
Program Implementation<ul><li>
Conduct consistent outreach in community &ldquo;hot spots&rdquo;, schools, and courtrooms to identify and build rapport with eligible youth.</li><li>
Utilize a &ldquo;meet-them-where-they-are&quot; approach to build trust with individuals wary of institutional authority.
</li><li>Coordinate and collaborate with network-identified agencies, as necessary, to ensure youth are actively engaged in programs</li><li>
Develop and maintain working relationships with participating programs to ensure successful referrals and communicating with direct service</li><li>
Develop/implement appropriate goals and objectives using Individual Service Plans</li><li>
Maintain an active caseload of 5-10 participants each, follow-up with them regularly, provide support and resources, and monitor their progress towards ISP goals.</li><li>
Meet with participants weekly and conduct formal ISP reviews with participants every 90 days.</li><li>
Removes barriers and empowers participants to take control of their lives through building self-confidence, identifying and achieving personal goals, and connecting participants to available resources.</li><li>
Advocate for young adult and work with community/educational/support service agencies to overcome access barriers</li><li>
Support young people to develop their voice and advocate for themselves in mainstream systems.</li><li>
Provide in-depth systems navigation including education, immigration, legal, public benefits enrollment, housing, utilities, employment systems navigation, and basic and emergency assistance.</li><li>
Coordinate and facilitate support group as needed, including Aggression Replacement Training</li><li>
Collaborate with other network case managers as needed</li><li>
Maintain client confidentiality.</li><li>
Use standardized forms for intake and assessment to enroll young adult</li><li>
Provide age and culturally competent services</li><li>
Attend community meetings, case management meetings, and other meetings as needed</li><li>
Maintain cooperative working relationships with educational, social, legal, and health service agencies</li><li>
Maintain contact with youth to identify additional needs or barriers to service access; to provide support and encouragement; and to follow up to ensure connection with program.</li></ul>
 Documentation and Performance<ul><li>
Maintain compliance with documentation with the agency&rsquo;s client database, ensuring all interactions are logged within 24 hours.</li><li>
Meet regularly with the Case Management team to coordinate services provided.</li><li>
Attend the monthly City of Seattle meeting</li><li>
Attend weekly case consultation and/or team meetings.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned by the Case Management Program Manager.</li></ul>
Requirements:

 Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>
Experience working effectively with diverse populations</li><li>
Experience providing referral, advocacy &amp; case management services</li><li>
Valid WA State Driver&rsquo;s license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation</li><li>
Clear driving record with no more than two moving violations in the last three years</li><li>
BA Preferred or equivalent work experience</li><li>
Computer skills required</li><li>
Must be willing to complete a Background Check and Fingerprinting
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing and verbally</li><li>
Demonstrated ability providing community outreach</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to utilize time management techniques to organize and prioritize
</li><li>Ability to be flexible and adapt to programming change</li><li>
Able to work evenings &amp; weekends based on programming schedule</li></ul>
Other Requirements<ul><li>
Maintain client confidentiality</li><li>
Provide age and culturally competent services</li><li>
Ability to meet deadlines</li><li>
Attend weekly case consultation and/or team meetings</li><li>
Attend other monthly meetings</li></ul>
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions<ul><li>
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.</li><li>
Frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stoop, kneel and crouch</li><li>
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.</li></ul>
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
Hiring Timeline
March 16th - 29th - Applications are open
March 30th - April 3rd - Applications are process and first round of interviews scheduled
April 6th - 17th - First round of interviews
April 20th - 24th - Second round of interviews
April 27th - May 1st - Hiring decisions are made
May 4th - potential start date</div>

Case Management Outreach Specialist

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