PATH Engagement Specialist (74735)

Prestera Health ServicesHuntington, WV
4d$13

About The Position

The PATH Engagement Specialist will engage consumers experiencing homelessness by assisting them to identify programs which assist with permanent housing.

Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Ability to learn, navigate, and work daily in the EHR system effectively.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop trusting relationships and handle sensitive and confidential situations.
  • Possess good written and verbal communication skills in conjunction with good time management and organizational skills.
  • Has shown the ability to be creative and think outside the box in situations.
  • Must be able to lift to 25 lbs.
  • High School Diploma or General Educational Development Certificate required.
  • Maintains First Aid/CPR certification.
  • Maintains current crisis prevention/intervention training.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience or prior training working with homeless, mental health, and substance abuse population is preferred.
  • Knowledge of community resources preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and build rapport with homeless individuals and families living on the streets or in places not meant for habitation.
  • Participate in the local housing prioritization team.
  • Conduct assessments in accordance with local Continuum of Care policy.
  • Facilitate entrance into housing programs in the local Continuum of Care.
  • Assist homeless consumers by finding housing and social services resources.
  • Work with landlords to secure housing, negotiate rental rates, and identify resources that assist with security deposits, and process assistance paperwork for consumer.
  • Coordinate and lead outreach efforts by Continuum of Care.
  • Provide individualized consumer support, using evidence-based case management tools to assist consumers with developing a plan to address barriers facing them in maintaining and sustaining permanent housing.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of Prestera policies, procedures, and licensure regulations governing Prestera’s service delivery.
  • Adheres to confidentiality, HIPAA, and risk management policies and procedures including but not limited to completing Incident Reports.
  • Utilizes technology provided to facilitate services and/or perform job efficiently and effectively.
  • Meets training requirements as established, including but not limited to, CPR-First Aid and crisis intervention.
  • Participates in other functional work by participating in related projects, as applicable and directed by Prestera leadership.
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