Brightli-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Springfield, MO
5,001-10,000 employees

Join our compassionate and collaborative team as an Outreach Specialist, where you will play a vital role in assisting individuals experiencing homelessness to find ongoing support and stable housing. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need by connecting them to essential resources and treatment services. We are looking for someone who is empathetic, resourceful, and dedicated to improving the well-being of our community. Your skills in engagement and case management will be crucial in helping individuals navigate their challenges and achieve their goals. In this role, you will function with the PATH Grant, focusing on both adult and youth outreach efforts. You will engage with individuals who frequently utilize emergency services due to unmet behavioral health needs and provide intensive support to youth and their caregivers in crisis situations.

  • Engage and serve individuals experiencing homelessness, connecting them to ongoing supports and stable housing.
  • Provide short-term case management to individuals utilizing emergency rooms and hospitals due to unmet behavioral health needs.
  • Conduct intakes to assess services clients are eligible for and refer those who qualify for CPRC Community Support Services.
  • Assist individuals with mental illness and those at risk of homelessness by providing consultations, resource information, and referrals to appropriate services.
  • Network with community groups and organizations to meet individual client needs.
  • Maintain a caseload of assigned PATH participants, addressing immediate needs and preparing for CPRC enrollment.
  • Provide adequate documentation of activities as required by the funding agency and Brightli.
  • Collaborate with hospital staff and community partners to reduce hospitalizations and ER visits for persons served.
  • Conduct outreach services via community locations, homeless camps, and street outreach.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or other related human service specialized fields of study, including a BHS degree from an accredited institution.
  • Advanced knowledge in mental health issues.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License and use a personal vehicle for transportation of consumers/clients. Must have auto liability insurance including uninsured motorist coverage.
  • Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
  • Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
  • All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
  • Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost.
  • Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel.
  • Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition.
  • Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life.
  • Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more.
  • Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive.
  • Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within.
  • Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
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