Haymarket Center
Job Description
Job Description Description:
Haymarket Center is seeking multiple Outreach Specialists (2nd & 3rd shift positions)
Position will conduct outreach on the transit trains and buses with a team providing direct services to individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness and substance use. Identify target populations for engagement in project services; conduct assessments, create service plans, engage and link clients with appropriate services in hopes of connecting homeless individuals to needed treatment and housing resources.
Essential Functions: Conduct outreach on transit platform/trains and platforms to engage members of the target populations into services; Conduct brief screenings and identify clients with substance use and/or mental health disorders in order to link them with appropriate resources; Outreach worker will need to utilize motivational interviewing techniques to engage the client in an assessment in order to identify needs and link to services; Collaborate to locate, create and maintain relationships with the homeless through outreach; Provide outreach to clients by providing food, clothing, transportation, case management and referrals for housing and shelters among other needed services; Completion of documentation in appropriate database in a timely manner; Follow all safety protocols; Other duties as assigned. Requirements:
Previous experience working with homeless, substance use and mental health populations; HS Diploma/GED required. (B.S. in Social Services or Health related field preferred) Ability to calmly respond to emergencies and to quickly assess and respond safely and appropriately by agency policies; Comfortable working with persons experiencing homelessness and culturally diverse populations; Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; Valid Illinois driver's license and ability to operate a van required; Previous experience in outreach and/or case management services highly preferred.
Job Description Description:
Haymarket Center is seeking multiple Outreach Specialists (2nd & 3rd shift positions)
Position will conduct outreach on the transit trains and buses with a team providing direct services to individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness and substance use. Identify target populations for engagement in project services; conduct assessments, create service plans, engage and link clients with appropriate services in hopes of connecting homeless individuals to needed treatment and housing resources.
Essential Functions: Conduct outreach on transit platform/trains and platforms to engage members of the target populations into services; Conduct brief screenings and identify clients with substance use and/or mental health disorders in order to link them with appropriate resources; Outreach worker will need to utilize motivational interviewing techniques to engage the client in an assessment in order to identify needs and link to services; Collaborate to locate, create and maintain relationships with the homeless through outreach; Provide outreach to clients by providing food, clothing, transportation, case management and referrals for housing and shelters among other needed services; Completion of documentation in appropriate database in a timely manner; Follow all safety protocols; Other duties as assigned. Requirements:
Previous experience working with homeless, substance use and mental health populations; HS Diploma/GED required. (B.S. in Social Services or Health related field preferred) Ability to calmly respond to emergencies and to quickly assess and respond safely and appropriately by agency policies; Comfortable working with persons experiencing homelessness and culturally diverse populations; Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; Valid Illinois driver's license and ability to operate a van required; Previous experience in outreach and/or case management services highly preferred.