Outreach Specialist HFI Mobile, AL Job Details Full-time $44,900 - $49,900 a year 1 day ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Record keeping Teamwork Confidential information handling Intake Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations Driver's License Bachelor's degree Case management Vendor communication Associate's degree Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Please read Discription in Entirety The Community Outreach Specialist conducts proactive street outreach to the homeless and provides interventional outreach in response to reports from concerned citizens, partner agencies, law enforcement, etc. Sensitivity to confidential matters is required .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visit mapped locations on at least a weekly basis, as well as exploring and providing real-time information to assist in mapping new potential
• Respond quickly to reports from concerned citizens, partner agencies, Law Enforcement, etc. to assist the homeless
• 80 percent of the duties are documenting , outside activities, and contacts made with the homeless in our community.
• Enter information into a database on outreach activities
• Conduct CCN Intake in the field for the homeless
• Attend workshops, seminars, conferences or in-house trainings relating to his/her position and responsibilities.
• Perform other tasks and duties not specifically outlined in this job description, but within the scope of his/her education, experience, and abilities, as necessary for the successful operation of the agency.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Keep accurate records and reports as directed 2. Participate in required training 3. Sensitivity to confidential matters. 4. Attend department meetings and staff meetings 5. Ability to communicate with participants, vendors, and all HFI personnel 6. Become familiar with agencies and procedures for mainstream benefits applications. 7. Become familiar with HUD rules and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's Degree preferred 2. Good oral and written communication skills 3. Ability to plan and organize self and work to meet goals. 4. Must have a Valid Alabama Driver's License and cleaning driving record.

DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCE

1. Communications skills, both with participants and coworkers 2. Collaboration with apartment complex managers and other community resources/linkages 3. Accurate record keeping 4. Organizational skills

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

1. Ability to work with diverse populations in non-traditional settings (i.e. homeless encampments) 2. Ability to be tactful and flexible with exceptional interpersonal abilities. 3. Ability to conduct business with the diverse personalities of our participants 4. High energy level 5. Comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities 7. Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

1. Sitting for two or more hours 2. Standing for two or more hours 3. Stooping for brief periods 4. Walking one mile or longer 5. Lifting/moving boxes, appliances and furniture, no more than 75 pounds individually

Pay:

$44,900.00 - $49,900.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Case management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person