Outreach Worker | Atlantic City| Homelessness

Collaborative Support Programs • Atlantic City, NJ

96d • $24

About The Position

CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for an Outreach Worker for Atlantic City. Under the direction of the Director of Rural & Suburban, the Outreach Worker will be responsible for finding and identifying unsheltered homeless individuals through direct street outreach activities. The Outreach Worker builds relationships with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, providing advocacy, and assisting with connecting individuals to services and housing. The focus of this work is to connect clients with resources and services to assist them in stabilizing their homeless, mental health and primary health situations. 90% of time will be spent out in the community engaging unhoused individuals.

Requirements

• MUST have a High School Diploma or GED.
• MUST have a valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Experience providing peer support.
• Knowledge of HMIS software a plus.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with individuals who are chronically homeless and have high vulnerability.
• Knowledge of transitional and permanent supportive housing.
• Willingness to disclose current or prior use of mental health and/or addiction services.
• Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
• Proficient in MS Office products and general computer literacy.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use issues to inspire and support others.

Responsibilities

• Find and identify unsheltered homeless individuals through direct street outreach activities.
• Build relationships with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
• Provide advocacy and assist individuals in connecting to services and housing.
• Connect clients with resources and services to stabilize their homelessness, mental health, and primary health situations.
• Engage unhoused individuals in the community.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Free DMO dental
• Free vision insurance
• 6 weeks PTO
• 11 Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees