Compassionate Outreach Navigator for Community Housing

Mental Health Partnerships; Stonehurst (PA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Flex Spending

EAP

Retirement Plan

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Training Opportunities

Job summary

Mental Health Partnerships (MHP) seeks a full-time Outreach Specialist to engage individuals experiencing homelessness and connect them with shelters, cafes or safe havens in the Greater Philadelphia area.

The role includes building trust with participants, assisting them to access resources, and providing de-escalation and crisis intervention as needed. Evening hours, potential travel, and a strong commitment to wellbeing are essential.

Responsibilities

• Using personal experiences to develop meaningful relationships with participants experiencing homelessness or economic insecurity with behavioral health needs.
• Assists participants in identifying and accessing community resources for developing natural supports to increase their success in the community.
• Connects participants to short-term housing such as shelters, cafes or safe havens; may involve driving participants to locations in a multi-passenger vehicle.
• Provides de-escalation and crisis intervention services as needed.
• Maintains compliance with all MHP policies and reports concerns as required.

Job description

Mental Health Partnerships (MHP) seeks a full-time Outreach Specialist to engage individuals experiencing homelessness and connect them with shelters, cafes or safe havens in the Greater Philadelphia area.

The role includes building trust with participants, assisting them to access resources, and providing de-escalation and crisis intervention as needed. Evening hours, potential travel, and a strong commitment to wellbeing are essential.