Assertive Outreach Specialist I

Responsibilities

The essential function of the Assertive Outreach Specialist I (AOS I) is to engage homeless adults in Shawnee County in an effort to partner with consumers toward individual goal attainment based upon specific objectives identified in the treatment plan. The approach is strengths based, working to establish a trusting relationship with the individual, provide for some basic needs, help them to find emergency shelter and make connections with other needed resources while inviting the individual to participate in homeless case management. The Assertive Outreach Specialist must be able to transport clients, have access to reliable personal transportation, necessary insurance, and a valid Kansas driver’s license. Must be able to pass a KBI check and must not be on an registries. Each AOS I is responsible for an assigned caseload.

Job Requirements

This position requires: 1) a person with a Bachelor’s degree in social/human service field; 2) a person with an Associates of Arts degree in Mental Health Technology with experience; 3) a Licensed Mental Health Technician with experience, or; 4) an individual equally qualified by work experience or a combination of work experience and education, with one year of experience substituting for one year of education. Experience with persons with severe and persistent mental illness and/or chemical dependency is preferred. A valid Kansas driver’s license and access to reliable personal transportation and necessary insurance is required. In addition, the individual must be able to pass DMV, KBI, DCF Child Abuse, and DCF Adult Abuse Registry checks.

Salary Range

$21.54 – $23.79 – $27.24

Hours

Case Managers work 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, but some flexibility is required

How To Apply

Please submit resume or completed application to:

Human Resources

5401 SW 7th St.

Topeka, KS 66606

OR

Apply Online

Phone: (785) 273-2252

Fax: (785) 273-7489

Email: apply@valeotopeka.org

Resumes and/or applications are accepted by mail or fax.