Outreach Specialist at CESC Inc. - The Kearney Center

Tallahassee, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Client-Centered Services, Trauma-Informed Care, Housing Focused Case Management, Service Linkages, Documentation, Confidentiality, Community Resources Knowledge, Crisis Intervention, Cultural Competency, HMIS Tracking, Diversion Services

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Description FLSA: Non-Exempt Hours per week: 24 Supervisor: COO Position Responsibilities: Provide compassionate, client-centered services assisting with identifying and accessing more stable housing options. Providing trauma-informed, housing-focused case management focusing on identifying safe and appropriate alternatives to emergency shelter. Utilize a collaborative process with team members and community partners to provide service linkages and support systems to effectively serve clients. Ensure timely and thorough documentation of all services, including in-person meetings and collateral contacts. Honor and maintain strict confidentiality in all areas: written, spoken and observed communication. Demonstrate knowledge of The Kearney Center and community resources for which people experiencing homelessness qualify and connect clients with these services. Demonstrate understanding of the needs of people experiencing homelessness. Possess knowledge of programs and policies that impact people experiencing homelessness. Participate in weekly supervision and team meetings. Assess clients for services with attention to exploring immediately available alternatives to entering the emergency shelter system. Determine eligibility for services. Coordinate diversion services when applicable, preventing entry into shelter. Provide crisis intervention when needed. Must demonstrate awareness, acceptance, and ability to work with clients, staff, and community contacts of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Track eligible client information to provide for entry into the shelter database via HMIS. Track, log, summarize and report activities daily. Other assigned activities that build the capacities of guests and staff to fulfill the mission of The Kearney Center. Weekday & weekend hours are available. Requirements Experience with case management and homelessness services preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related human services preferred Pay rate is based on skills and experience. Position will remain open until filled. CESC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

The Outreach Specialist provides compassionate, client-centered services to assist clients in identifying and accessing stable housing options through trauma-informed, housing-focused case management. Responsibilities include coordinating service linkages with community partners, ensuring thorough documentation, and assessing clients for alternatives to emergency shelter.