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Path Outreach Specialist
Annual Salary $48,317
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30a-5:00 pm (Winter shelter season alters hours)
Are you passionate about positively impacting the community's mental health and well-being? As a full-time Path Outreach Specialist at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you can directly support individuals in need and connect them with essential services. This onsite position in Newport News, VA, offers a
salary of $48,317 , providing a stable and rewarding career in the healthcare industry. Join our team and be part of a professional, customer-focused environment dedicated to excellence in service delivery.
You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in mental health outreach.
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board: Who We Are Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.
What would you do as a Path Outreach Specialist? As a PATH Outreach Specialist at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you will play a crucial role in supporting homeless client populations living with mental illness or substance use disorders. Your responsibilities will include conducting outreach, psychological assessments, and developing personalized care plans. You will provide essential services such as advocacy, crisis intervention, medication supervision, and daily living support to ensure clients' holistic well-being. By offering assistance with basic physical, financial, social, and personal needs, you will make a direct and meaningful impact on improving the lives of those in vulnerable situations.
Join our team and be part of a compassionate and empathetic environment dedicated to serving the community excellently.
What you need to be successful To excel as a PATH Outreach Specialist at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services (such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling) and at least one year of experience working with homeless populations or five years of equivalent work experience. Additionally, having a valid Driver's License is crucial for carrying out outreach activities and transporting clients when necessary. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building rapport with clients and collaborating with service providers. Conducting assessments, developing care plans, and providing crisis intervention requires a compassionate and empathetic approach.
Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently within a team environment are critical attributes for success in this vital role.
The knowledge and skills required for the position are:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services (such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling) and one year of experience working with the target population or
Five years of equivalent work experience
Valid Driver's License
Are you ready for an exciting opportunity? If you think this full-time job is a good fit for what you are looking for, applying is a snap-follow the instructions on this page. Good luck!
The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.
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Annual Salary $48,317
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30a-5:00 pm (Winter shelter season alters hours)
Are you passionate about positively impacting the community's mental health and well-being? As a full-time Path Outreach Specialist at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you can directly support individuals in need and connect them with essential services. This onsite position in Newport News, VA, offers a
salary of $48,317 , providing a stable and rewarding career in the healthcare industry. Join our team and be part of a professional, customer-focused environment dedicated to excellence in service delivery.
You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in mental health outreach.
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board: Who We Are Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.
What would you do as a Path Outreach Specialist? As a PATH Outreach Specialist at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you will play a crucial role in supporting homeless client populations living with mental illness or substance use disorders. Your responsibilities will include conducting outreach, psychological assessments, and developing personalized care plans. You will provide essential services such as advocacy, crisis intervention, medication supervision, and daily living support to ensure clients' holistic well-being. By offering assistance with basic physical, financial, social, and personal needs, you will make a direct and meaningful impact on improving the lives of those in vulnerable situations.
Join our team and be part of a compassionate and empathetic environment dedicated to serving the community excellently.
What you need to be successful To excel as a PATH Outreach Specialist at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services (such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling) and at least one year of experience working with homeless populations or five years of equivalent work experience. Additionally, having a valid Driver's License is crucial for carrying out outreach activities and transporting clients when necessary. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building rapport with clients and collaborating with service providers. Conducting assessments, developing care plans, and providing crisis intervention requires a compassionate and empathetic approach.
Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently within a team environment are critical attributes for success in this vital role.
The knowledge and skills required for the position are:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services (such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling) and one year of experience working with the target population or
Five years of equivalent work experience
Valid Driver's License
Are you ready for an exciting opportunity? If you think this full-time job is a good fit for what you are looking for, applying is a snap-follow the instructions on this page. Good luck!
The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.
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