Street Outreach Specialist

Inspire Together; San Bernardino (CA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Résumé du poste

Inspire Together in San Bernardino, CA seeks a compassionate Street Outreach Specialist to engage individuals experiencing homelessness and connect them with housing, health, and employment resources. You will work in the field across San Bernardino County, building trust and guiding clients toward stability.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered care, harm-reduction, and Housing First approaches to support reentry and community integration.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage respectfully with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to build rapport with individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Strong organizational, documentation, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field while coordinating with staff.
• Willingness to travel throughout outreach areas.
• Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation if required.

Responsabilités

• Conduct street outreach and neighborhood visits to identify and engage individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Build trusting relationships with clients and assess their immediate needs and service goals.
• Provide basic necessities and connect clients with emergency shelter, housing programs, and health services.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with internal teams and community partners.
• Advocate for clients and maintain accurate outreach records and case notes.
• Participate in team meetings and trainings as assigned.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Rapport building

Organization

Documentation

Problem solving

Time management

Driver's license

Description du poste

Job Description: Street Outreach Specialist

Location: San Bernardino, California Reports To: Program Supervisor / Program Manager, as assigned Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $20–$22 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications Benefits: Eligible employees may qualify for health, dental, vision, and other benefits offered by Inspire Together, subject to the organization's eligibility requirements and plan terms.

About Inspire Together

Inspire Together is a nonprofit organization serving individuals and communities facing homelessness, housing instability, justice-system involvement, and other systemic barriers. Through housing support, reentry services, workforce development, and community-based programs, Inspire Together works to connect individuals with resources and opportunities that promote stability, independence, and long-term success.

Our approach: Housing First, Positive Youth Development, Harm Reduction, and Trauma-Informed Care.

Position Summary

Inspire Together is seeking a compassionate, proactive, and community-oriented Street Outreach Specialist to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness, housing instability, and other barriers to stability in San Bernardino County.

The Street Outreach Specialist will conduct community-based outreach to identify individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness, build trusting relationships, assess immediate needs, and connect individuals with appropriate resources and services. The position will support Inspire Together's homelessness prevention, housing navigation, and Second Chance/Reentry programs by assisting individuals impacted by incarceration, justice-system involvement, poverty, and other systemic barriers.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in the field, engaging with diverse populations, collaborating with community partners, and responding to individuals with complex needs. The Street Outreach Specialist will use trauma-informed, person-centered, harm-reduction, and Housing First approaches to help individuals access basic necessities, emergency shelter, behavioral health services, employment opportunities, reentry resources, and permanent housing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct street outreach and neighborhood visits throughout San Bernardino County to identify and engage individuals experiencing homelessness.

Build trusting relationships with clients and assess their immediate needs, barriers, and service goals.

Provide basic necessities and connect clients with emergency shelter, housing programs, healthcare, behavioral health services, and other community resources.

Support individuals impacted by incarceration or justice-system involvement by connecting them with Inspire Together’s Second Chance/Reentry program and appropriate support services.

Assist clients with housing applications, identification documents, benefits, employment resources, transportation, and other needs related to stability and reintegration.

Coordinate referrals and collaborate with internal program teams, housing providers, community organizations, and local agencies to support client outcomes.

Advocate for clients experiencing barriers to accessing housing, reentry services, and community resources.

Maintain accurate client records, outreach logs, case notes, mileage logs, and required program reports.

Participate in team meetings, community outreach meetings, and trainings as assigned.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and communication skills.

Ability to engage respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

Demonstrated ability to build rapport with individuals experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or justice-system involvement.

Strong organizational, documentation, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating effectively with program staff and community partners.

Ability to manage competing priorities and respond appropriately to changing client and community needs.

Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and a nonjudgmental approach.

Willingness to work outdoors and travel throughout assigned outreach areas.

Ability to work a flexible schedule based on program needs, community outreach activities, and client appointments.

Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation, if required for assigned duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in street outreach, homelessness services, housing navigation, case management, social services, or community-based programs.

Experience supporting individuals impacted by incarceration, reentry, probation, or other justice-system involvement.

Knowledge of San Bernardino County community resources, housing programs, shelters, and social service agencies.

Familiarity with trauma-informed care, harm reduction, Housing First, and person-centered service delivery.

Experience assisting clients with referrals, benefits, employment resources, housing applications, or service coordination.

Experience maintaining client records, case notes, outreach logs, and program reports.

Lived experience with homelessness, housing instability, or reentry is valued but not required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position involves community-based fieldwork, including walking through neighborhoods and outdoor locations, visiting areas where individuals may be experiencing unsheltered homelessness, and traveling to community agencies or client appointments. The role may require working outdoors in varying weather conditions and adapting to changing field environments.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work schedules may vary depending on program requirements and outreach needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Inspire Together is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and professional work environment. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, California, and local employment laws.