What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Worker position at Mental Illness Recovery Center?
Job Description
Job Description
The Mental Illness Recovery Center (MIRCI) is a progressive Non-Profit that assists homeless individuals, adults and youth, with clinical needs and permanent housing and is seeking an Outreach Worker.
Function :
Under general supervision of the Director of Outreach and Benefits, and in coordination with Outreach staff, engages in daily outreach to those in the Midlands who are homeless to provide assistance with securing food, shelter, clothing, and referrals to other supportive services.
Employee Classification :
Considered a professional, nonexempt position that is regular full-time.
Guidelines for Distinguishing Characteristics :
Conduct daily street outreach, along with shelter in reach, to develop a relationship that will assist clients with addressing barriers to obtaining services and housing and appropriate health care needs.
Examples of Work :
- Participates in outreach team meetings.
- Provides advisory and consultative services to others within the outreach program of the agency.
- Conducts a VI-SPDAT (Vulnerability Index-Service Prioritization Decisions Assistance Tool) on all new clients to connect them to the proper intervention and services.
- Ensures all program data is accurate and provided to administrative / data staff for entry into HMIS.
- Identification and outreach to homeless persons to determine who is in need of services.
- Provides street case management services with the goal of linking youth to long-term supportive services and housing.
- Works with agencies / organizations to maximize clients' abilities to stabilize housing and improve self-sufficiency.
- Works with MIRCI's Homeless Outreach Team throughout the community to identify and engage youth / young adults who are homeless or at risk.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Necessary Special Requirements :
Must have a valid SC driver's license and a good driving record. Must be certifiable in defensive driving and Standard CPR / 1st-Aid. Some local travel within the community.
Minimum Requirements :
A Bachelor's Degree in the social sciences and 2 years of experience in a human services program
Our team members give so much to our clients, it is important that MIRCI takes care of our team members. Some of the perks that we offer when you join our team are :
MIRCI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
