Street Outreach Professional- STH

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Department : Programs

Reports to : Street Outreach Coordinator

Status : Salaried, Full-time, Exempt

Schedule : M-F 7AM-3 : 30PM

Position Objective :

The STH Outreach Professional represents Horizon House in providing high-quality, housing-focused outreach support to households referred by the Streets to Home Initiative. Services are delivered using a Housing First, trauma-informed, equity-centered approach, consistent with Continuum of Care policies.

The position is accountable to clients, Horizon House, and the Streets to Home team. Accountability occurs within the context of ethical standards, organizational policies and procedures, Professional Blended Street Outreach (PBSO) standards, and contractual obligations.

This position is 100% funded through a contract between CHIP and Horizon House and is dependent on execution and renewal of said contract or securing other funding at the conclusion of the contract with CHIP. Nonrenewal of the contract or lack of a contract for replacement funding will result in termination of the Street Outreach Professional STH position.

Requirements :

• Ability to work a flexible schedule (Start times as early as 7 : 00 am, working more than 8 hours on some days).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based environment with high levels of accountability.
• Frequent travel by foot, car or other means necessary to fulfill job expectations.
• Ability to establish rapport and develop professional working relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness in environmental settings required.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and perspective, respect for clients' self-determination, and focus on client-centered care required.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, communication and confidentiality required.
• Proficient use of technology (Microsoft, Google, electronic database) required
• Bachelors degree in social work or related field, or a combination of lived experience and relevant work history
• Previous experience in homeless services preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) a plus.

Special Requirement :

Essential functions : In addition to reporting to a Horizon House supervisor, the STH Outreach Professional works with the Director of STH, a CHIP employee, to :

General responsibilities of the Street Outreach Professional include :

The preceding essential function, general responsibility, and qualification statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks and functions for this position. Additional tasks & functions may be assigned as needed to fulfill the mission, vision & goals of the organization.

Horizon House is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity & inclusion in the workplace. We encourage qualified applicants to apply for open positions regardless of their race, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or criminal background.