Outreach Specialist - St. Louis County - SSVF
Archdiocese of St. Louis
- Saint Louis, MO
- $36,000-46,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Explore and investigate areas where potential clients may be staying.
- Engage clients in conversations regarding substance abuse, mental health and other issues that keep them on the street.
- Respond to calls and requests from the community to assist homeless persons when possible.
- Be able to complete program assessments where veteran is currently located.
- Transport clients or veterans needing services as needed.
- Make persons in need of assistance aware of community resources, especially from St. Patrick Center’s SSVF program.
- Complete initial assessments on veterans seeking assistance and forward assessments to case managers and the program manager.
- Research various social service agencies to understand intake procedures and criterion. Conduct regular visits to social service agencies to inform them of the SSVF program and criteria for referrals.
- Refer clients to appropriate community agencies, assisting clients when needed.
- Maintain appropriate documentation of all outreaches provided to agencies and clients.
- Record services provided in CaseWorthy and keep all paperwork updated.
- Attend local Continuum of Care meetings to inform agencies regarding the SSVF program.
- Detailed knowledge of SSVF grant and SPC Policy & Procedures to assist case managers with following grant guidelines.
- Complete all reports including expense reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Communicate verbally and in writing to case managers and SSVF manager.
- Maintain relationship with related agencies.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous experience and knowledge from working with the homeless
- Experience working in a social service agency.
- Familiarity with the fields of mental illness and drug/alcohol abuse; symptoms, terminology, and interventions
- Familiarity with appropriate and available community resources
- Ability to recognize personal strengths and limitations regarding time, skill, and knowledge.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both clients, social service agencies, and team members.
- Ability to build productive relationships within the community and with prospective clients.
- Ability to set limits with clients.
- Ability to engage new clients.
- Ability to assess persons and situations.
- Ability to work in team environment.
- Driver license required (MO residents require a Class E)
- Valid and current auto insurance required.
- Reliable vehicle required.
- Ability to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.
- BSW or bachelor's degree preferred.
- Residence within the specified region preferred but not required.
- Veteran status preferred.
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.