Impactful Outreach Specialist — Homeless Services

San Diego Rescue Mission; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Rescue Mission seeks an Outreach Specialist to engage unsheltered individuals in Encinitas, CA, employing trauma-informed, client-centered approaches. The role includes intake assessments, referrals, transportation assistance, and navigation of public systems to promote housing stability.

You will document activities, collaborate with partners, and participate in ministry-wide events, maintaining dignity and respect for all clients within a faith-based workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s in Social Work, Theology, Psychology, or related field.
• Lived experience of homelessness counts towards education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily outreach in encampments and public spaces to engage unsheltered individuals.
• Build trusting relationships using trauma-informed and person-centered approaches.
• Perform intake assessments to identify needs, goals, and barriers to stability.
• Provide case management services including referrals, transportation assistance, and support with navigating public systems.
• Document outreach activities, referrals, and outcomes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with outreach coordinator and partners to reduce duplicative services.
• Support ministry-wide activities and chapels as applicable.
• Uphold trauma-informed practices and client dignity in cross-functional work.

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

San Diego Rescue Mission seeks an Outreach Specialist to engage unsheltered individuals in Encinitas, CA, employing trauma-informed, client-centered approaches. The role includes intake assessments, referrals, transportation assistance, and navigation of public systems to promote housing stability.

You will document activities, collaborate with partners, and participate in ministry-wide events, maintaining dignity and respect for all clients within a faith-based workplace.