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Hybrid Homeless Outreach Specialist bei Mid Michigan Community Action Agency

Mid Michigan Community Action Agency · Farwell, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid

36.192,00 $  -  36.192,00 $

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General Responsibilities:

The Homeless Outreach Specialist is responsible for engaging individuals and families experiencing unsheltered homelessness, building trusting relationships, and connecting them to critical housing resources. This role involves field-based work, often in challenging environments, and requires a compassionate, persistent, and trauma-informed approach.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   

  • Conduct regular outreach in encampments, streets, parks, and other locations where unsheltered individuals reside.
  • Build rapport and trust with individuals experiencing homelessness through consistent, respectful, and nonjudgmental engagement.
  • Connect clients to homeless services, emergency shelter, medical care, mental health and substance use services, and other community resources.
  • Assist with obtaining identification, benefits, and documentation required for housing applications.
  • Advocate for clients with landlords, service providers, and housing authorities.
  • Provide transportation assistance or accompany clients to appointments as needed.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and other required databases.
  • Track outreach activities, client progress, and service outcomes.
  • Participate in case conferencing and housing prioritization meetings as needed.
  • Participate in personal and professional development activities, including staff meetings, conferences, and training opportunities, as identified and approved by supervisors.
  • Travel throughout the service area of Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, and Osceola Counties, often in challenging environments and weather conditions.
  • Overnight travel may be required for training.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Education and Experience Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree in human services
  • Lived experience of homelessness or experience working with homeless populations

 

Additional Requirements:

  • Proficient computer skills, including Office 365 and web-based tools
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and acceptable driving record review
  • Successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including the review of criminal records, abuse, neglect, and sex offender registries
  • Adherence to smoke-free and drug-free policies


We will be accepting applications until 8/26/2025

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