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A large nonprofit in Boston is adding Outreach Specialist to their team!

The Outreach Specialist will provide outreach and engagement case management services to include identification of chronically homeless individuals, assessment, service planning, referrals for substance abuse/health/mental health care and Housing placement for targeted clients living in a defined area of the streets of Boston as part of a two (2) person team. The Outreach Specialist will utilize a triage assessment tool for persons on the streets assisting with identifying the appropriate level of service need, diverting individuals from homelessness whenever possible. The Outreach Specialist will work closely with the Coordinated Access System, to match chronically homeless individuals with both needed services, and a housing pathway.

Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED and 4+ years experience working with a vulnerable population, and case management services
• or Associates Degree in Human Services and, 1+ year experience working with a vulnerable population and experience delivering community based case management services

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

• Minimum of two 2+ years substance abuse, mental health counseling or case management experience
• Knowledge, and experience providing case management services to a complex and vulnerable population
• Knowledge of Stage of Change work as it relates to addiction & MH with individuals experiencing substance abuse, mental illness, trauma, homelessness and/or other complex disorders
• High degree of cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively with diverse people and situations

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Compensation: Based on experience

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