Outreach & Engagement Specialist - QMHP

integratedliving Australia Ltd; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation/holiday/sick leave

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement account

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Integral Care's Homeless Outreach Street Team (HOST) conducts community-based outreach to people experiencing homelessness in downtown Austin, including streets, parks, and partner agencies. The role involves assisting with divisions, mental health assessments, and housing and benefits applications, with training provided.

Regular attendance and a flexible schedule are required. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in a related field; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with emergency department, psychiatric, and criminal justice diversions.
• Complete mental health assessments and facilitate admissions to crisis respite or ongoing services.
• Assist with housing assessments and applications for housing/benefits/documents.
• Provide referrals to substance abuse services and schedule appointments.
• Provide transportation to appointments in HOST vehicles and connect clients with shelter.
• Assist with basic needs (food, water, clothing) and coping skills training.

Skills

Adaptable

Resourceful

Persistent

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Homeless Outreach Street Team (HOST) is a partnership between Integral Care, Austin Community Court, ATCEMS Community Health Paramedics, and Austin Police Department engaging in outreach services with people experiencing homelessness in downtown Austin. HOST provides services in the community wherever individuals experiencing homelessness may be found, including city streets, parks, churches, libraries, at partner homeless service agencies, and at pop-up events throughout the city.

QMHP responsibilities with HOST include assisting with emergency department, psychiatric, and criminal justice diversions; completing mental health assessments; facilitating admissions into crisis respite and/or ongoing mental health services; completing coordinated housing assessments; assisting with applications for housing, benefits, or vital documents; referrals to substance abuse services; assisting with scheduling appointments; providing transportation to appointments in HOST vehicles; connecting clients with shelter; assisting with basic needs such as food, water, and clothing; and providing coping skills training.

Ideal candidates will be adaptable, resourceful, and persistent. Experience working directly with people experiencing homelessness is preferred, but not required. Extensive training will be provided.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major specialization in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field. Master's degree preferred.

License

Required:

• Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Experience

Preferred

• At least two years of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness.

Hours

Full - Time.

Workdays

Monday - Friday.

Workhours

8:00AM - 4:00PM.

Salary

$24.18 - $25.39, based on education.

Why join us

Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us, and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Gold's Gym membership discount

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.
This position requires the employee to reside in the state of Texas.