Outreach Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $24.00-$26.50 per hour (DOE)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Our Outreach team is looking for a part-time staff member to join our team. We are looking for candidates who

want to travel throughout the county to connect and help our unhoused community members. The outreach specialist will be expected to engage individuals experiencing homelessness and assist them in accessing self-identified needs, such as, health, housing, behavioral health and basic needs. We are looking to fill 1 part time position at 20-25 hours per week.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE :

1. Build rapport and connect with individuals who are living unsheltered, with the goal of connecting themto supportive services.

2. Refer clients into case management, coordinated entry, or other agency programs, as appropriate.

3. Work with program coordinator to develop strategies on reducing the stigma regarding individuals withopioid use disorder in the community.

4. Input and maintain information regarding referrals in database. Keep detailed case notes of clientinteractions.

5. Build effective relationships with treatment providers and community partners for warm hand-offs, aswell as, assisting individuals in accessing appropriate resources related to pursuing recovery andattending appointments.

6. Provide transportation resources to access treatment services and / or support in getting to an appointments.

7. Provide on-going education and advocacy for individuals experiencing opioid use disorder, includinginformation on overdosing, Narcan, and Fentanyl testing strips.

8. Assist clients in navigating the intake system for treatment services.

9. Coordinate with case management staff to meet the individual needs of new and existing programparticipants.

10. Assist program coordinator with collection, entry, and tracking of impact data.

11. Assist with recruiting, training, and onboarding volunteers.

12. Attends Community Action staff meetings and other meetings and trainings as required.

13. Other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE :

Education & Experience :

• Lived experience can be helpful and will be considered as a qualification alongside education,

work, and volunteer experience.

health disorders, preferred.

Or a combination of education and experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully

perform the work.

License(s) & Certification(s) :

Skills & Abilities :

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Work may be performed in an office environment

or outside street environment. May be required to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time. Sufficient

mobility is required for the use of office equipment and driving. Hearing and communication ability must be sufficient

to perform essential job functions. May be frequently exposed to situational, environmental or health hazards,

such as mental health issues, drug abuse / paraphernalia, domestic violence, blood, fecal matter, parasites, and

communicable disease. Travel within and outside Agencys service area will be required for outreach, meetings,

training and other job-related activities.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Starting pay range between $24.00 - $26.50 per hour (DOE)

Part Time Benefits include :

(Community Action reserves right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit at any time for any reason.)

TO APPLY :

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by providing ALL items requested. Pleasesubmit the following : (1) Community Action Application (2) Resume (3) Letter of Interest. You can find alljob announcements and apply online on our website at www.communityactionskagit.org

Community Action of Skagit County reserves the right to extend application deadlines and to modify the selection

schedule without notice, to form eligibility lists for, or make appointments to, other positions with similar

employment requirements. Community Action of Skagit County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you require accommodation in the application process, please contact our HR Department.