ABCD
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Through our offices in Boston and Malden, ABCD's Housing and Homelessness Prevention Department supports people in their search and works to prevent families from entering homelessness by providing housing counseling. We provide information to help people navigate the maze of paperwork and procedures that comes with subsidized housing. Join us as Mobile Homeless Outreach Specialist in creating a supportive and enriching environment for our community. If you are passionate about community development, possess the required skills, and are dedicated to making a positive impact, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities
Identify unsheltered homeless individuals in the Malden, Medford, Everett and Chelsea areas through direct street outreach activities and through community referrals from mental health, hospitals, local law enforcement, municipalities, and other social service agencies.
Collaborate with the Mobile Homeless Outreach Coordinator to conduct outreach focusing on the most vulnerable populations, including identified hot spots in tri-neighborhoods, at times when individuals are most likely to be found (early morning and evenings).
Complete a Vulnerability assessment tool to determine vulnerability and acuity during street outreach and other outreach and referral processes.
Assist the homeless with accessing resources and make referrals for additional support services, continuing to engage with unsheltered homeless until shelter or permanent housing is obtained.
Provide advocacy for homeless individuals when they encounter barriers; collaborate with other regional agencies to provide team outreach services.
Maintain client records, daily activity logs, mileage logs, neighbor-related data tracking systems, and other reports as directed.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with mental health programs, shelter programs, police and other officials, and service providers. Attend team meetings, case conferences, training workshops, and community meetings as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent with 12 months of social services experience required.
Field Preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or related field preferred.
Experience working directly with chronically homeless individuals strongly preferred.
Demonstrated basic understanding of severe mental health, physical health, and substance abuse issues and symptoms.
Ability to listen with sensitivity to others' feelings, needs, and points of view, and demonstrate tact and courtesy in expressing opinions or ideas.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases effectively and adapt to changing priorities and challenging individuals.
Ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals from diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to work outside of normal business hours, particularly with flexible evening hours.
Ability to drive a 15-passenger van to outreach events and occasionally transport clients to services.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions for extended periods.
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Employment type
Full-time
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Responsibilities
Identify unsheltered homeless individuals in the Malden, Medford, Everett and Chelsea areas through direct street outreach activities and through community referrals from mental health, hospitals, local law enforcement, municipalities, and other social service agencies.
Collaborate with the Mobile Homeless Outreach Coordinator to conduct outreach focusing on the most vulnerable populations, including identified hot spots in tri-neighborhoods, at times when individuals are most likely to be found (early morning and evenings).
Complete a Vulnerability assessment tool to determine vulnerability and acuity during street outreach and other outreach and referral processes.
Assist the homeless with accessing resources and make referrals for additional support services, continuing to engage with unsheltered homeless until shelter or permanent housing is obtained.
Provide advocacy for homeless individuals when they encounter barriers; collaborate with other regional agencies to provide team outreach services.
Maintain client records, daily activity logs, mileage logs, neighbor-related data tracking systems, and other reports as directed.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with mental health programs, shelter programs, police and other officials, and service providers. Attend team meetings, case conferences, training workshops, and community meetings as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent with 12 months of social services experience required.
Field Preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or related field preferred.
Experience working directly with chronically homeless individuals strongly preferred.
Demonstrated basic understanding of severe mental health, physical health, and substance abuse issues and symptoms.
Ability to listen with sensitivity to others' feelings, needs, and points of view, and demonstrate tact and courtesy in expressing opinions or ideas.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases effectively and adapt to changing priorities and challenging individuals.
Ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals from diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to work outside of normal business hours, particularly with flexible evening hours.
Ability to drive a 15-passenger van to outreach events and occasionally transport clients to services.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions for extended periods.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Design Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ABCD by 2x
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