Overview
The San Diego Rescue Mission is driven by compassion, service, and the transformative power of Jesus' love. Our mission is to love our neighbors and provide hope and healing to those experiencing homelessness. We are committed to a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation, ensuring our programs serve as safe havens for men, women, and children in need. Position Summary
The Outreach Specialist plays a key role in furthering the Mission’s commitment to excellence in service and Christlike compassion. This position supports program objectives, ensures operational integrity, and reflects our values in every interaction with clients, staff, and the public. The Outreach Specialist serves as a street-based case manager, responsible for engaging individuals living in encampments and other unsheltered environments. This role builds trust with vulnerable populations, conducts needs assessments, and connects individuals to essential services including shelter, healthcare, substance use treatment, and permanent housing pathways. The Outreach Specialist conducts daily engagement in encampments and public spaces to build trust with unsheltered individuals. Using trauma-informed, person-centered approaches, they provide assessments, case management, and resource connections, including housing navigation and transportation support. This role collaborates with internal teams and community partners to ensure coordinated care and accurate documentation of outreach efforts. Schedule Requirements:
This position requires availability to work Saturdays as part of the regular schedule, in-office phone coverage two days per week, community outreach at the Little Italy farmers market, and transporting clients to shelters when needed. Key Responsibilities
Conduct daily outreach in targeted encampments and public spaces to engage unsheltered individuals. Build trusting relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness using trauma-informed and person-centered approaches. Perform intake assessments to identify individual needs, goals, and barriers to stability. Provide case management services including referrals, transportation assistance, and support with navigating public systems. Work closely with outreach coordinator and community partners to align efforts and reduce duplicative services. Support and participate in ministry-wide activities and chapels as applicable. Document outreach activities, referrals, and outcomes in a timely and accurate manner. Collaborate cross-functionally to uphold trauma-informed practices and ensure client dignity. Participate in coordinated entry and housing navigation efforts as appropriate. Staff Expectations
Adhere to the Statement of Faith, upholding biblical principles in all aspects of work and life. Be prepared to share the hope you have in Christ, and be ready to gently and respectfully share the Good News of Jesus Christ at all times. Live out the Mission, Vision, and Values of SDRM by safeguarding the Mission, pursuing the Vision, and reflecting our core values—Faith, Compassion, Excellence, and Integrity. Intentionally spend time in God’s Word, prayer, and biblical community to deepen your relationship with Christ. Model servant leadership in all interactions and support SDRM staff in their walk with Christ, putting the needs of others first. Foster a coachable, approachable, and humble spirit, remaining open to feedback, growth, and guidance. Qualifications
Education Minimum: [e.g., Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience] Preferred: [e.g., Bachelor’s in Social Work, Theology, Psychology, or related field] Lived experience of homelessness counts towards education and experience Experience Minimum of 2 years working in a nonprofit, ministry, or human services environment Experience working with individuals facing homelessness, trauma, or addiction preferred Skills & Abilities Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, faith-based environment Strong communication and administrative skills Capable of maintaining emotional resilience in challenging client situations Work Environment and Physical Demands
This role may require walking, standing, lifting up to 25 lbs, and working irregular hours, including evenings or weekends. Environment includes residential program sites and client-facing spaces. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) is an equal opportunity employer and a Christian ministry. We hire without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex (including breastfeeding or a related medical condition), marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. However, as a registered non-profit religious organization, SDRM reserves the right to discriminate in hiring persons whose lifestyle is contradictory to Biblical principles. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 942 U.S.C 2000e(a), SDRM has the right to hire candidates who agree with SDRM’s Statement of Faith and conduct themselves in accordance with our religious beliefs. Background Check Disclaimer
SDRM conducts background checks in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act and related California statutes. If you accept a position, you will be asked to submit to a virtual background check and a California Livescan Fingerprint. Notifications include: you will be provided with written notice of the background check and will have an opportunity to obtain a free copy of any report; applicants and employees will be asked to authorize a background check before it is performed. Drug Screen and E-Verify
SDRM requires all employees to submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment. As a nonprofit religious organization, we do not allow recreational or medicinal marijuana, and certain federally recognized substances. You will be notified if the drug screen is negative. Refusal to submit to testing will disqualify further employment consideration. SDRM participates in E-Verify and will provide necessary information for form I-9 to confirm work authorization. We do not use this information to pre-screen applicants.
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The San Diego Rescue Mission is driven by compassion, service, and the transformative power of Jesus' love. Our mission is to love our neighbors and provide hope and healing to those experiencing homelessness. We are committed to a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation, ensuring our programs serve as safe havens for men, women, and children in need. Position Summary
The Outreach Specialist plays a key role in furthering the Mission’s commitment to excellence in service and Christlike compassion. This position supports program objectives, ensures operational integrity, and reflects our values in every interaction with clients, staff, and the public. The Outreach Specialist serves as a street-based case manager, responsible for engaging individuals living in encampments and other unsheltered environments. This role builds trust with vulnerable populations, conducts needs assessments, and connects individuals to essential services including shelter, healthcare, substance use treatment, and permanent housing pathways. The Outreach Specialist conducts daily engagement in encampments and public spaces to build trust with unsheltered individuals. Using trauma-informed, person-centered approaches, they provide assessments, case management, and resource connections, including housing navigation and transportation support. This role collaborates with internal teams and community partners to ensure coordinated care and accurate documentation of outreach efforts. Schedule Requirements:
This position requires availability to work Saturdays as part of the regular schedule, in-office phone coverage two days per week, community outreach at the Little Italy farmers market, and transporting clients to shelters when needed. Key Responsibilities
Conduct daily outreach in targeted encampments and public spaces to engage unsheltered individuals. Build trusting relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness using trauma-informed and person-centered approaches. Perform intake assessments to identify individual needs, goals, and barriers to stability. Provide case management services including referrals, transportation assistance, and support with navigating public systems. Work closely with outreach coordinator and community partners to align efforts and reduce duplicative services. Support and participate in ministry-wide activities and chapels as applicable. Document outreach activities, referrals, and outcomes in a timely and accurate manner. Collaborate cross-functionally to uphold trauma-informed practices and ensure client dignity. Participate in coordinated entry and housing navigation efforts as appropriate. Staff Expectations
Adhere to the Statement of Faith, upholding biblical principles in all aspects of work and life. Be prepared to share the hope you have in Christ, and be ready to gently and respectfully share the Good News of Jesus Christ at all times. Live out the Mission, Vision, and Values of SDRM by safeguarding the Mission, pursuing the Vision, and reflecting our core values—Faith, Compassion, Excellence, and Integrity. Intentionally spend time in God’s Word, prayer, and biblical community to deepen your relationship with Christ. Model servant leadership in all interactions and support SDRM staff in their walk with Christ, putting the needs of others first. Foster a coachable, approachable, and humble spirit, remaining open to feedback, growth, and guidance. Qualifications
Education Minimum: [e.g., Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience] Preferred: [e.g., Bachelor’s in Social Work, Theology, Psychology, or related field] Lived experience of homelessness counts towards education and experience Experience Minimum of 2 years working in a nonprofit, ministry, or human services environment Experience working with individuals facing homelessness, trauma, or addiction preferred Skills & Abilities Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, faith-based environment Strong communication and administrative skills Capable of maintaining emotional resilience in challenging client situations Work Environment and Physical Demands
This role may require walking, standing, lifting up to 25 lbs, and working irregular hours, including evenings or weekends. Environment includes residential program sites and client-facing spaces. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) is an equal opportunity employer and a Christian ministry. We hire without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex (including breastfeeding or a related medical condition), marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. However, as a registered non-profit religious organization, SDRM reserves the right to discriminate in hiring persons whose lifestyle is contradictory to Biblical principles. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 942 U.S.C 2000e(a), SDRM has the right to hire candidates who agree with SDRM’s Statement of Faith and conduct themselves in accordance with our religious beliefs. Background Check Disclaimer
SDRM conducts background checks in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act and related California statutes. If you accept a position, you will be asked to submit to a virtual background check and a California Livescan Fingerprint. Notifications include: you will be provided with written notice of the background check and will have an opportunity to obtain a free copy of any report; applicants and employees will be asked to authorize a background check before it is performed. Drug Screen and E-Verify
SDRM requires all employees to submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment. As a nonprofit religious organization, we do not allow recreational or medicinal marijuana, and certain federally recognized substances. You will be notified if the drug screen is negative. Refusal to submit to testing will disqualify further employment consideration. SDRM participates in E-Verify and will provide necessary information for form I-9 to confirm work authorization. We do not use this information to pre-screen applicants.
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