Outreach Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Title : Outreach Worker

FLSA Status : Full-time, Non-exempt

Schedule : Monday - Friday

Location : St. Paul, MN

Purpose :

The Outreach Worker is responsible for providing direct support to long-term homeless households who are connected to Guild for services. Guild does Outreach in Dakota, Scott and Anoka Counties. The Outreach Worker will work in partnership and collaboration with social service and housing providers to ensure that homeless households decrease the time between referral and being housed, make connections with other services as needed, and remain engaged.

Key Responsibilities :

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Coordinate intake and perform an individualized needs assessment for all clients to develop a Housing Service Plan. Provide on-going assessment of client’s progress and modify accordingly.
• Contact individuals experiencing homelessness daily or as required weekly, at all locations where they may congregate in the community.
• Provide transportation to the client for necessary services, including appointments and court proceedings, as required.
• Assist the clients with the housing application process, complete the necessary paperwork for supportive and subsidized housing, and survey the rental market for affordable housing options.
• Advocate for clients with prospective landlords and ensure that they complete a Coordinated Entry Assessment to be placed on the priority pool for potential housing opportunities.
• Attend monthly trainings offered by DHS and stakeholders or as needed.
• Document all interactions and communications within electronic systems.

Required Skills / Abilities :

Working Conditions :

Education and Experiences :

Required

Preferred

Additional Requirements :

Guild’s Employer Promise

We know you do your best work when you feel supported and have the flexibility to meet all of life’s demands, no matter what those demands might be. Guild is an environment where your emotional, physical, and social wellbeing matters. A place where we’re motivated to care for each other and to work together to make a difference in the lives of our clients. We show up for our clients and we show up for each other. And Guild shows up for you.

About Guild

Guild is a Minnesota not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that empowers those living with mental illness and / or experiencing long-term homelessness by helping them find the tools they need to lead stable, fulfilling lives in communities of their choosing.

Benefit Highlights

Guild Services offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending, HSA, short and long-term disability; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; wellness hours; 403(b); life insurance; and more. Eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions apply.

The salary range for this position is between $51,000 - $55,000 annually. The range reflects the minimum and maximum salary for the position. Compensation will depend on the candidate’s professional experience, skills, and relevant education, training, and certifications.

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