Position Summary: As a Project for Assistance in the Transition from Homelessness (PATH) outreach specialist, you will seek out, interview and assist persons who are homeless and mentally ill by linking these individuals to appropriate housing and mental health services. As an outreach specialist you will work in a variety of settings, sometimes in non-traditional hours, including looking for people in areas not meant for habilitation: parks, wooded areas, abandoned homes.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Essential Job Functions:
- Conducts outreach with homeless individuals identified in various community settings: streets, shelter, day resource centers, library, etc.
- Assesses and documents individuals for program eligibility. (i.e. homelessness, mental health disorders).
- Provides information and referrals to community resources, including mental health, AODA, medical, educational, financial services, based on assessment.
- Follows up to ensure that clients are connected to and utilize referral services.
- Advises clients regarding immediate needs, such as food and shelter.
- Identifies and responds in emergency situations (mental health, physical, weather-related, etc.).
- Assists individuals who are applying for Social Security Disability and other public benefits.
- Transports and accompanies clients to appointments, using public transportation or personal automobile, as needed.
- Assists in housing placement for displaced individuals.
- Maintains case records/files using the standard forms.
- Maintains case records in a timely manner.
- Ensures case records are available for generating reports, audits, grant writing, supervision.
- Enters all necessary client data into HMIS.
- Submits and reviews reports with supervisor.
- Consults with supervisor regarding problems or concerns.
- Attends weekly program meeting and other meetings as directed by the supervisor.
- Coordinates with other Neighborhood Alliance programs to support participants
- Other duties as assigned.
Necessary Education and Training:
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
- Case Management or Social Work related experience strongly preferred
- Must demonstrate good writing and verbal skills, computer skills a plus
- Experience working with low income individuals and families preferred
- Experience working in the mental health field highly desirable
- Data Entry, Microsoft Excel and Word
Neighborhood Alliance does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, military status, ancestry, veteran status, or any other factor specified in Section 125.111 of the Ohio Revised Code, in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, or in section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and in any subsequent legislation pertaining to civil rights. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the aforementioned classes.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- homelessness: 2 years (Preferred)
- mental health: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lorain, OH
