Homeless Outreach Caseworker - Waterbury OWLs

CHD Careers•Waterbury, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking an Outreach Where you Live (OWLs) Unsheltered Outreach Caseworker to join our new Unsheltered Outreach program in Waterbury, CT. Your role as an OWLS Unsheltered Outreach Caseworker: The OWLS Unsheltered Outreach Caseworker oversees a variety of cases through different venues on a daily basis in the 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
Two years’ experience working with adults with severe and prolonged mental illness, addiction/recovery or unsheltered populations
Comfortable being in the field and covering Litchfield county
Requires a large amount of driving
Ability to utilize technology to perform essential job duties
Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check
Approved criminal background check (CORI)

Nice To Haves

Individuals with lived experience encouraged to apply
Bachelor’s degree in human services preferred
This is not an office position

Responsibilities

Oversees a variety of cases through different venues on a daily basis in Waterbury, CT.
Provides unsheltered individuals seeking assistance with the necessary tools to accomplish their goals.
Maintains a schedule including hours of actual street outreach, use of equipment and supplies.
Maintains a schedule of external support providers that may be able to further individuals' attempts to end their homelessness.
Works within the program’s model and protocols established by the Western CT Mental Health Network and the Coordinated Access Network.
Establishes open communication, support, and accountability among collaborating agencies.