Bilingual Housing Outreach Specialist

Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance (HMO/PPO)

Dental & Vision

FSA

403(b) Retirement

Life & Disability Insurance

Education & Training Support

Voluntary Benefits

EAP

Job summary

Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. is seeking an Outreach Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team in the Chicago area.

The role focuses on outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness who have serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders, with a goal of linking them to permanent housing and housing resources. The position requires outdoor work, a flexible schedule including weekends, and strong case-management skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Work outdoors in various weather, 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday; weekends for events.
• Provide outreach and case management including intakes, assessments, service planning, referrals, linkage, and advocacy.
• Identify participant needs and barriers; assist with problem solving.
• Help participants obtain vital documents (state ID, birth certificates, SSN).
• Connect participants with housing waitlists and resources (Coordinated Entry, SRN, CHA, HUD).
• Assist linkage to mainstream benefits (Medicaid, SSI/SSDI).
• Maintain relationships with partner housing and community service agencies.
• Conduct regular site visits to encampments and catchment areas; identify new locations.
• Participate in networks/coalitions serving SUD/SMI and homelessness.
• Deliver harm reduction supplies and education; document in HMIS and CareLogic.
• Liaise with community resources for clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Outreach

Case management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Trauma-informed care

Motivational interviewing

Cultural competence

Conflict mediation

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

HMIS

CareLogic

Job description

Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. is seeking an Outreach Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team in the Chicago area.

The role focuses on outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness who have serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders, with a goal of linking them to permanent housing and housing resources. The position requires outdoor work, a flexible schedule including weekends, and strong case-management skills.