Street Outreach & Crisis Intervention Specialist

Friends-of-the-Famil; Waterloo (IA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Friends-of-the-Famil in Waterloo, IA seeks a dedicated outreach professional to deliver street outreach, crisis intervention, and community collaboration services across assigned areas. You will engage homeless individuals, assess needs, and connect them with housing programs and supportive services.

This role requires data quality, documentation, and representing FOF at community meetings. A bachelor degree in social work or psychology, or equivalent experience, is preferred, with the ability

Formación

• Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience in victim services, crisis intervention, housing programming, or case management preferred.
• Ability to travel across the service area and within the state for training.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct street outreach in assigned service areas to understand homelessness and provide intervention.
• Engage individuals experiencing homelessness in case management and supportive services.
• Develop and maintain local partnerships with housing service providers, crisis centers, hospitals, and other programs for quick access to services.
• Coordinate diversion efforts in the assigned area.
• Provide service assessment, crisis counseling, and access to housing programs.
• Assist with homeless verification and PSH certification.
• Comply with data tracking and documentation requirements.
• Represent Friends-of-the-Famil at community and program development meetings.
• Conduct follow-ups with clients living on the streets to provide ongoing resources.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Crisis intervention

Communication

Travel flexibility

Educación

Bachelor's degree in social work or psychology

Descripción del empleo

Friends-of-the-Famil in Waterloo, IA seeks a dedicated outreach professional to deliver street outreach, crisis intervention, and community collaboration services across assigned areas. You will engage homeless individuals, assess needs, and connect them with housing programs and supportive services.

This role requires data quality, documentation, and representing FOF at community meetings. A bachelor degree in social work or psychology, or equivalent experience, is preferred, with the ability