Street Outreach Collaborative - Outreach Caseworker
About The Position
Preble Street’s Street Outreach Collaborative works to end homelessness through intentional, comprehensive outreach to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness who have barriers to accessing food and other services, providing social work services and delivering meals every day at various locations around Portland. The Street Outreach team has a full-time Caseworker position available with a daytime schedule to work with the collaborative, mobile outreach team, delivering meals and basic necessities, and offering casework and supportive services to people in the community who are unsheltered. The Street Outreach team “meets people where they’re at,” providing essential services and connecting individuals with shelter, housing, health services, clothing, and other critical resources. The schedule for this full-time position is Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
Requirements
- bachelor’s degree in social work or related field of study and experience providing direct services to people experiencing homelessness, or comparable combination of education and relevant experience
- understanding of and alignment with Preble Street’s mission, positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty, and a commitment to providing low-barrier services
- demonstrated skills in outreaching individuals in a variety of environments
- strong communication, de-escalation, and crisis intervention skills
- familiarity with community resources
- ability to work with and maintain professional boundaries with diverse populations
- ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- ability to drive a van or small cargo truck, with a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record
Responsibilities
- delivering meals and basic necessities
- offering casework and supportive services to people in the community who are unsheltered
- connecting individuals with shelter, housing, health services, clothing, and other critical resources
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- insurance
- retirement plan benefits
- 4 weeks (160 hours, accrued) vacation time
- 12 days (96 hours, accrued) sick time
- 32 hours personal time
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option
- Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option
- Vision insurance
- Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
