Homeless Outreach Worker

Southeastern Directions for Life; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Health, Dental, Vision and Ancillary

Company paid LTD and AD&D

403B retirement with company match

EAP

Sick and Vacation leave accrued each月

Job summary

Southeastern Directions for Life is seeking a full-time Homeless Outreach Worker for our Cliff location, Community Support Services. The role involves providing services to homeless and severely mentally ill adults, assisting with intake, and delivering supportive housing and therapeutic services as part of CSS staff.

Maintain confidentiality and foster individual strengths. A minimum of an associate's degree is required, with a bachelor's degree preferred in a human service field; a valid

Qualifications

• Associate's degree minimum; bachelor's preferred in a human service field.
• Must pass comprehensive background checks including fingerprinting, motor vehicle background check, and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to homeless and severely mentally ill adults and assist with intake.
• Deliver supportive housing and therapeutic services as part of Community Support Services.
• Maintain confidentiality and actively support individuals to identify strengths and directions for life.

Skills

Mental health practice

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Southeastern Directions for Life has an immediate opening for a full-time Homeless Outreach Worker at our Cliff location, Community Support Services. Our mission is "empowering people to discover their directions for life in a changing world." Monday- Friday 8am-4pm. Rotating on-call schedule.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide services as appropriate to homeless/severely mentally ill adults. Assist with the intake process in an efficient and friendly manner. Provide supportive services as assigned, supportive housing services and therapeutic services to homeless/severely mentally ill adults and function as an active and positive member of the Community Support Services (CSS) staff. Should also demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality and to perceive and encourage individual strengths.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of an associate's degree, bachelor's degree preferred, in a human service field along with a potential or demonstrated skill and competence in mental health practice with the homeless/severely mentally ill population. Must have a current driver's license, car insurance, and a driving record acceptable to southeastern’s insurance provider. Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check to include fingerprinting, Dept. of Social Services Central Registry check, Motor Vehicle background check, and drug screening.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision and Ancillary insurance
• Company paid LTD and AD&D
• 403B retirement with company match
• EAP
• Sick and Vacation leave accrued each month

SEDL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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