Outreach Specialist Position Available In Leon, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Outreach Specialist position at The Kearney Center in Tallahassee, FL, offers a full-time role with an estimated salary range of $39.1K - $47.5K a year. Responsibilities include providing client-centered services, housing-focused case management, and connecting clients with community resources. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field, with experience in case management preferred. This position is open until filled.
Job Description
Outreach Specialist CESC Inc. –
The Kearney Center Tallahassee, FL Job Details Full-time Estimated:
$39.1K – $47.5K a year 7 hours ago Qualifications Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Case management Social Work Communication skills
Full Job Description Description:
FLSA:
Non-Exempt Hours per week: 40
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. Some evening hours may be required.
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.
