Access Services is hiring an Outreach Worker for our Homeless Street Outreach team based out of Plymouth Meeting, PA.

Do you have a strong passion for housing equity? Are you a person who values being present with others in their time of need, and partnering with them to find short term resources, and long term solutions?

As an Outreach Worker, your daily work will involve responding to individuals who report as homeless in Montgomery County and organizing and coordinating services for them. You will apply the Access Services holistic philosophy of care in the services you provide to meet the needs of individuals and families. As an Outreach Worker, you will be a bridge between those in need to housing and resources, so you will be using assessment and screening tools. This will enable the people you serve be connected to the resources they need, while continually maintaining the goals of ensuring safety, and the pursuit of stability and wellness for those you serve.

Requirements

Outreach Worker Responsibilities:

• Engage individuals and families reporting homelessness to facilitate linkage and support
• Complete case notes and documentation related to the program
• Participate in the on call schedule and provide support to partners as needed
• Pursue individuals reporting homelessness in the community, and engage them creatively in a manner that supports effective screening, assessment and links them to support
• Build collaboration with Montgomery County community partners
• Attend county, committee and consumer meetings as needed
• Facilitate multisystem meetings and provide support for complex scenarios
• Attend regular team meetings and case reviews
• Complete all outcomes, statistical reports and billing documents as needed
• Comply with program and Your Way Home policies and regulations
• Operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner at all times

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, with on call responsibilities on a rotating basis with members of the Homeless Outreach team

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field required

Experience:

• Experience working with individuals with instability or who struggle with wellness is desired

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate well, and to develop positive, creative and programmatic goals
• Ability to direct and prioritize own work and be flexible
• Knowledge of homeless and housing system and the ability to enhance understanding to maximize the level of service delivery
• Skill in person centered screening and assessment
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Outlook, Evolv (or similar electronic health record software) and use of the Internet

Benefits

Compensation:

• Starting pay is $18.50/hour with increases based on education and experience in the field

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (20 days – Vacation & Sick, 9- Public Holidays)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Tuition Reimbursement, and Student Loan Aid
• Professional Learning & Development
• Employee Assistance Program, Gym benefits
• Referral Bonuses (up to $750 per referral)

Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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