Access Services is hiring an Outreach Worker for our Homeless Street Outreach team based out of Plymouth Meeting, PA.
Do you have a strong passion for housing equity, and those who are currently experiencing homelessness? Are you a person who values being present with others in their time of need, and making a positive impacting their lives to find short term resources, and long-term solutions?
As an Outreach Worker, your daily work will involve responding to individuals who report as homeless in Montgomery County and organizing and coordinating services for them. You will apply the Access Services holistic philosophy of care in the services you provide to meet the needs of individuals and families. As an Outreach Worker, you will be a bridge between those in need to housing and resources, so you will be using assessment and screening tools. This will enable the people you serve be connected to the resources they need, while continually maintaining the goals of ensuring safety, and the pursuit of stability and wellness for those you serve.
Requirements
Outreach Worker Responsibilities{{{{:}}}}
Engage individuals and families reporting homelessness in order to connect them with supports
Complete electronic health record case notes and documentation related to the program
Participate in on call schedule and provide support to partners who are on call as needed
Pursue individuals reporting homelessness in the community, and engage them creatively in a manner that supports effective screening, assessment and links them to support
Build collaboration with Montgomery County community partners
Attend county, committee and consumer meetings as needed
Facilitate collaboration across different systems in order to provide support in complex scenarios
Attend regular team meetings and case reviews
Complete all outcomes, statistical reports and billing documents as needed
Comply with program and Your Way Home policies and regulations
This position requires a valid U.S. license and the ability to travel across Montgomery County during the course of a normal workday using their personal vehicle and/or an agency owned vehicle to successfully carry out the expectations of this position. Employee is expected to drive safely as job expectations require as described in the Motor Vehicle Safety program policy
Schedule{{{{:}}}}
Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM, with on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis with members of the Homeless Outreach team.
Location{{{{:}}}}
This is a community based position that involves daily travel across Montgomery County, PA with an office based in Plymouth Meeting, PA. This position requires the willingness and ability to travel daily regardless of where one resides.
Education{{{{:}}}}
Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, public health, or a related field (required)
Experience{{{{:}}}}
Experience working with individuals with instability or who struggle with wellness is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities{{{{:}}}}
Ability to communicate well, and to develop positive, creative and programmatic goals
Ability to direct and prioritize own work and be flexible
Knowledge of homeless and housing system and the ability to enhance understanding to maximize the level of service delivery
Skill in person centered screening and assessment
Ability to work as part of a team
Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use technology and platforms (such as an electronic health record) are required as an essential part of the position.
Benefits
Compensation{{{{:}}}}
Starting pay is $18.50/hour with increases based on education and experience in the field