Homeless Outreach Caseworker - Waterbury

CHD Careers•Waterbury, CT

3d•$22

About The Position

The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking a SOAR Outreach Caseworker to join our Homeless Outreach program in Waterbury, CT. Your role as an Unsheltered Outreach Caseworker: The Unsheltered Outreach Caseworker oversees a variety of cases through different venues on a daily basis in Waterbury, CT and is able to provide the unsheltered seeking assistance the necessary tools to accomplish their goals. They will maintain a schedule including but not limited to hours of actual street outreach, use of equipment and supplies as well as a schedule of external support providers that may able to further the individuals’ attempts to end their homelessness. Also will work within the program’s model as well as protocols established by the Western CT Mental Health Network and the Coordinated Access Network with whom we jointly run the outreach services establishing open communication, support and accountability among collaborating agencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Two years in a human service organization preferred
Two years’ experience working with adults with severe and prolonged mental illness, addiction/recovery or unsheltered populations
Individuals with lived experience encouraged to apply
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution preferred
Familiarity with PATH program funding
Reliable, registered & insured vehicle to transport clients and approved driving record check
Approved criminal background check (CORI)
The Unsheltered Outreach Caseworker should actively support the philosophy of the Agency and maintain a high level of commitment to program consumers and staff
Philosophical commitment to the concept of human potential
Cheerful, out-going personality
High energy level; self initiating
Directive and goal oriented
Assertive and confident
Performs well under stress and in the event of crisis
Open, direct interpersonal style; works well as a team member
Demonstrates patience, caring, and compassion
Ability to set limits
Open, direct interpersonal style; works well as a team member and with supervisor
Organized, Motivated, Dependable
Flexible (i.e. adjusting hours to meet consumer & program needs, being trained in new techniques and strategies, etc.)