Crisis Outreach & Public Safety Advocate

City of Modesto, California; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Modesto is seeking a Public Safety Outreach Specialist to augment public safety through outreach services addressing homelessness and related crises. You will engage unsheltered populations, coordinate with social services and health agencies, and educate the public on available programs.

Essential duties include building relationships, data collection, reporting, and collaboration across city departments while adhering to safety and confidentiality guidelines.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in homeless outreach, community development, public health efforts or public safety.
• Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, social services, public health, health and human services, or a related field.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Identify unsheltered homeless individuals and connect them to support and housing programs.
• Coordinate with departments and groups to address homelessness-related issues.
• Educate public on social service programs and outreach efforts.
• Present information at administrative meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with agencies on outreach initiatives.
• Monitor conditions and report health and safety issues.
• Maintain records and statistics for homeless populations.
• Build relationships with coworkers and public using good customer service.
• Ensure safety and follow city procedures.

Education

Associate’s degree in social work or related field

California driver’s license

Job description

The City of Modesto is seeking a Public Safety Outreach Specialist to augment public safety through outreach services addressing homelessness and related crises. You will engage unsheltered populations, coordinate with social services and health agencies, and educate the public on available programs.

Essential duties include building relationships, data collection, reporting, and collaboration across city departments while adhering to safety and confidentiality guidelines.