What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Outreach Safe Haven position at Community Care Alliance?
Job Description
Job Description
Safe Haven Mobile Outreach (Full Time)"We are seeking a compassionately dynamic Mobile Outreach Specialist to join our team! The Mobile Outreach team welcomes people with lived experience who are mission-driven to support individuals in active substance use and often co-occurring mental illness and homelessness through Harm Reduction efforts. We are out in the northern RI community, serving individuals in Woonsocket, North Smithfield, Burrillville, Cumberland, and Lincoln. Work closely with our drop-in center. We are seeking someone who is a team player as well as a self-starter. Being able to navigate a large volume of people while still providing one-on-one help and communication to our people is a plus. Bilingual / multilingual is not required but preferred."POSITION SUMMARY : Provide peer support to our homeless, housing unstable, substance use, and recovery clients primarily in the community, as well as in our Safe Haven drop-in center. Evaluate and assist with clients' needs and barriers. Ensure program adherence to all relevant licensing, funding, and accreditation standards. Participate in ongoing training and participation in any agency-wide efforts. Preference to bi-lingual / multi-lingual individuals. Other responsibilities are as follows : Greet clients with unconditional positive regard and develop a trusting working alliance.Provide Harm Reduction supplies and education.Assist clients to access a wide array of resources, including but not limited to : Food, clothing, personal hygiene products, survival items.Behavioral health resources.Recovery resources.Emergency shelter resources / CES / HMIS coordination.Benefits and entitlements.Applications for SSI / SSDI / TDI, etc.Housing resources, including applications for apartments, subsidized housing, universal wait list, etc.Education / employment resources.Family supports.Medical providers; andResolution of legal barriers.Care coordination with other providers.Connect with external community resources.De-escalate clients experiencing emotional distress.EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED : High school diploma or GED preferred. Equivalent lived experience is a plus. WORKING CONDITIONS : Services are provided primarily via the community and Safe Haven drop-in center. Full-time position Monday-Friday 8 : 30-5 pm with some flexibility, with some flexibility needed for weeknights and weekend hours. A valid Driver's license and reliable transportation are required. Must be flexible and able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
