Mental Health Cooperative
Outreach Specialist, Homeless Services (Nashville, TN)
Mental Health Cooperative, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Outreach Specialist, Homeless Services (Nashville, TN)
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Provide outreach in the community to individuals experiencing homelessness. Support, link, and refer homeless individuals to services and resources as appropriate in their community. Job Details
Job Title:
Outreach Specialist, Homeless Services (Nashville, TN) Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Salary:
$38,600 (base pay) with additional incentive for language skills and behavioral health experience. Mileage reimbursement available. Responsibilities
Able to reliably work independently with minimum structure and supervision. Able to approach and effectively work with homeless individuals in all types of settings. Provide ongoing outreach and in-reach to homeless individuals on the streets, in encampments, shelters, and other living situations. Advocate for homeless consumer’s needs to be met. Refer consumers to appropriate services. Follow-up with consumers and other agencies to ensure consumer needs have been addressed. Re-engage or re-establish contact with consumers who have not followed-through on necessary services. Develop rapport with homeless individuals in order to assess and assist with their needs. Research and be familiar with available resources and share resources with appropriate staff. Monitor transition of consumers into follow-up/referral services such as case management, housing, financial, medical, etc. Respond to consumer’s crisis situations as needed by developing plans and interventions through collaboration with case management and Emergency Psychiatric Services. Develop and maintain relationships with other homeless agency staff to facilitate teamwork among the homeless service community. Provide assistance to shelter staff and homeless case managers to assist with any problems or day-to-day issues. Consistently treat consumers and co-workers with respect. Work within team environment within the organization. Ensure timely and appropriate documentation as required by organization including notes, activity logs, HMIS, discharge forms, etc. Maintain professional and ethical behavior at all times. Develop and maintain community and MHC inter-departmental relations including prompt follow-up with all contacts. Maintain consumer confidentiality at all times. Coordinate and assist with scheduling and implementation of mobile clinic as needed, including prompt documentation and follow up with CM’s, nurses, and providers. Transport consumers as needed to assist in linking to resources. Participate in community coordinated events, campaigns, and initiatives as deemed appropriate by Program Manager. Collaborate with other agencies. Attend annual PATH network meeting and community outreach meetings as deemed necessary by Program Manager and/or Supervisor/Team Leader. Requirements
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or related social service field or two (2) years of related experience. Internships and volunteer work may be counted for experience. Proof of all required credentials shall be submitted upon request of the State. Valid Tennessee Driver’s License Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation Personal Automobile Insurance “F” Endorsement Cell Phone About You
Engagement Focused: Courteous, friendly, professional; focused on consumer and family needs during meetings; listens well; knowledgeable of services offered by the agency; communicates effectively with consumers, families, community partners, and staff. Recovery Focused: Documentation reflects quality service; tolerance/patience to work through difficult situations; side-by-side philosophy; individualized care. Time Management/Organization: Meets deadlines; prepared for meetings; rapid response in meeting with consumers upon intake completion; documentation is entered in a timely manner; plans for time off; prioritizes well; self-disciplined; flexible. Integrity and Trust: Honesty; professionalism; dependability; strong follow-through. Approachability: Engagement skills; crisis management skills; ability to give and accept feedback; ability to work with other departments; understanding and empathetic. Reporting To This Position
None Physical Demands And Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Benefits
Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage Health Savings Account Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Supplemental Life Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance 403b - Retirement Plan Calm App for medication and mental health Gym membership discounts Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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Outreach Specialist, Homeless Services (Nashville, TN)
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Mental Health Cooperative . Overview
Provide outreach in the community to individuals experiencing homelessness. Support, link, and refer homeless individuals to services and resources as appropriate in their community. Job Details
Job Title:
Outreach Specialist, Homeless Services (Nashville, TN) Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Salary:
$38,600 (base pay) with additional incentive for language skills and behavioral health experience. Mileage reimbursement available. Responsibilities
Able to reliably work independently with minimum structure and supervision. Able to approach and effectively work with homeless individuals in all types of settings. Provide ongoing outreach and in-reach to homeless individuals on the streets, in encampments, shelters, and other living situations. Advocate for homeless consumer’s needs to be met. Refer consumers to appropriate services. Follow-up with consumers and other agencies to ensure consumer needs have been addressed. Re-engage or re-establish contact with consumers who have not followed-through on necessary services. Develop rapport with homeless individuals in order to assess and assist with their needs. Research and be familiar with available resources and share resources with appropriate staff. Monitor transition of consumers into follow-up/referral services such as case management, housing, financial, medical, etc. Respond to consumer’s crisis situations as needed by developing plans and interventions through collaboration with case management and Emergency Psychiatric Services. Develop and maintain relationships with other homeless agency staff to facilitate teamwork among the homeless service community. Provide assistance to shelter staff and homeless case managers to assist with any problems or day-to-day issues. Consistently treat consumers and co-workers with respect. Work within team environment within the organization. Ensure timely and appropriate documentation as required by organization including notes, activity logs, HMIS, discharge forms, etc. Maintain professional and ethical behavior at all times. Develop and maintain community and MHC inter-departmental relations including prompt follow-up with all contacts. Maintain consumer confidentiality at all times. Coordinate and assist with scheduling and implementation of mobile clinic as needed, including prompt documentation and follow up with CM’s, nurses, and providers. Transport consumers as needed to assist in linking to resources. Participate in community coordinated events, campaigns, and initiatives as deemed appropriate by Program Manager. Collaborate with other agencies. Attend annual PATH network meeting and community outreach meetings as deemed necessary by Program Manager and/or Supervisor/Team Leader. Requirements
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or related social service field or two (2) years of related experience. Internships and volunteer work may be counted for experience. Proof of all required credentials shall be submitted upon request of the State. Valid Tennessee Driver’s License Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation Personal Automobile Insurance “F” Endorsement Cell Phone About You
Engagement Focused: Courteous, friendly, professional; focused on consumer and family needs during meetings; listens well; knowledgeable of services offered by the agency; communicates effectively with consumers, families, community partners, and staff. Recovery Focused: Documentation reflects quality service; tolerance/patience to work through difficult situations; side-by-side philosophy; individualized care. Time Management/Organization: Meets deadlines; prepared for meetings; rapid response in meeting with consumers upon intake completion; documentation is entered in a timely manner; plans for time off; prioritizes well; self-disciplined; flexible. Integrity and Trust: Honesty; professionalism; dependability; strong follow-through. Approachability: Engagement skills; crisis management skills; ability to give and accept feedback; ability to work with other departments; understanding and empathetic. Reporting To This Position
None Physical Demands And Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Benefits
Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage Health Savings Account Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Supplemental Life Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance 403b - Retirement Plan Calm App for medication and mental health Gym membership discounts Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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