Homeless Services - Street Outreach Specialist

The Salvation Army Southern California • Henderson, NV

23h

About The Position

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related discipline. Minimum of two years of related employment experience and demonstrated education in the field may be substituted for degree requirements.
• Experience working with homeless population.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, with ability to communicate & work with people of diverse backgrounds & circumstances.
• Able to maintain a non-judgmental attitude, professional approach and boundaries with clients.
• Able to handle crisis/emergency services for the homeless and to utilize crisis intervention & conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to assess at-risk participants and situations.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Successful background clearance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of residents, staff, and community partners.
• Must have a valid Nevada Driver's License, a clean driving record.
• Must successfully pass Decision Driving courses provided by The Salvation Army to operate Salvation Army vehicles.
• Ability to manage Coordinated Entry / Assessment
• Knowledge of SOAR training
• Knowledge of Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS)
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with homeless individuals during the process of obtaining and stabilizing in housing.
• Ability to work with various agencies.
• Knowledge of area resources for the homeless.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Ability to work independently as well as with others.
• Ability to create and run reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach activities, including visits to facilities such as shelters, treatment programs, dining facilities and other locations where homeless and at-risk families may congregate.
• Provide direct case management services to homeless.
• Provides supportive counseling and referrals for shelter, housing, and resources
• Learn and maintain knowledge of community employment agencies and procedures, along with modifications to those procedures.
• Engaging with, interviewing and assessing individuals and families uniformly for service referral.
• Utilizing a community wide data system to enter clients Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), confirm activities from other services providers, create community reports, and verify eligibility.
• Attend all scheduled team meetings and trainings.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees