Street Outreach Worker (3650)

CenterPointe • Lincoln, NE

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Street Outreach Worker, you will support individuals experiencing homelessness and challenges related to mental health and/or substance use. You will help individuals access local resources, including healthcare, medical services and medications, financial support, and social supports. As an active member of the treatment team, you will collaborate with medication prescribers, licensed therapists, crisis response team members, and community agencies and organizations to help individuals obtain the services and resources they need.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, and is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Benefits are included with full-time employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience working in Behavioral Health.
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and related needs.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable DMV record for the last seven years.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Formal training in a recognized Peer Support program, such as CPSWS certification.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health and/or substance use challenges access local resources.
• Connect individuals with healthcare, medical services and medications, financial support resources, and social supports.
• Work as an active member of the treatment team alongside medication prescribers, licensed therapists, crisis response team members, and community agencies and organizations.
• Help individuals obtain the services and resources they need.

Benefits

• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free group life insurance, AD&D, and LTD policies for full-time employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Discounted memberships with Genesis Health Clubs.
• Discounted pet insurance through Nationwide.
• Professional Development Leave.
• Internal and external trainings and job enhancement opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Mental Wellness hours, accrued vacation and sick time, nine annual holidays, and a day off for your birthday each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED