Rural Housing Outreach Specialist

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $33,800 per year

Program: Emergency Solution Grant

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Open to: All qualified applicants. Qualified resumes will be sent to each program with vacancies, unless otherwise stated by applicant.

Job Description: The Rural Housing Outreach Specialist will perform outreach services for thehomeless population, including distribution of meals, clothing, PPE, hygiene products, and laundry vouchers. Assist individuals experiencing homelessness with accessing resources and making referrals; continue to engage with individuals until shelter/permanent housing is obtained. Identify needs and provide resources for local law enforcement, churches, family connection coordinators to include Narcan education and distribution. Develop good working relationships with government and community resources. Maintain client-related data tracking systems. Transport clients to appropriate services, as needed. Develop relationship with individuals; encourage and support client participation in relevant activities and events. Provide advocacy for homeless neighbors when barriers are encountered. Assist with planning and implementation of services that meets the clients’ needs and identify appropriate permanent housing options for clients. Other duties, as assigned by the CSS Director in partnership with the Randolph County Director.

This position may serve the following counties: Chattahoochee, Randolph, Clay, Stewart, and Quitman.

Days & Hours: Hours may vary, but this position typically works 40 hours a week (8am to 5pm), Monday through Friday.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. At least two (2) years of experience working in behavioral health and/or the homeless population.

Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in the field of Human Services. 3 years’ experience working with the homeless population. A Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), or eligible to become a CPS.

The applicant may be subjected to a Fingerprint Based Background Check of the Georgia and Federal Criminal History Record Databases.

New Horizons Behavioral Health does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its program or activities. An applicant who has a disability which requires special accommodations should contact this office.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. We are also unable to contact applicants who are not selected for a position. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by Human Resources to continue the hiring process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever worked with the Homeless population?
• Are you Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), or eligible to become a CPS? This is a person who is in recovery (drugs and/or alcohol), or has a mental diagnosis, and has been in mental health services.
• Do you have a Bachelor's degree in the are of Human Services?
• In this role, you will have to transport individuals. If a company car is not available, you are expected to use yours, and it should be properly insured. Are you comfortable with this?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• behavioral / mental health: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• driver's license and an insured personal vehicle (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33,800