Coordinated Street Outreach Worker
Archdiocese of Saint Louis
- Saint Louis, MO
- $40,000-50,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Explore and investigate areas where potential clients may be staying.
- Respond to calls and requests from the community to assist homeless persons when possible.
- Engage clients in conversation to determine needs; provide appropriate resources.
- Inform persons in need of food, shelter, medical, and hygiene assistance of the location of resources.
- Engage clients in conversations regarding substance use, mental health issues and other issues that keep them on the street.
- Work closely with area service agencies to ensure service delivery.
- Refer clients to appropriate community agencies and shelter providers as needed.
- Provide case management for Mobile Outreach clients as needed.
- Record and maintain service provided and notes for on-going clients in Case Worthy and Service Point within 24 hours.
- Complete monthly outreach reports
- Respect and be responsible for agency policy regarding work hours, building security and all written personnel standards.
- Maintain vehicle including tracking mileage and gasoline, when driving
- Communicate verbally and in writing to Coordinated Street Outreach Manager
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Familiarity with the fields of mental illness, drug/alcohol use, symptoms, terminology, and interventions
- Familiarity with appropriate and available community resources
- Familiarity and experience working with homeless individuals.
- Recognize personal strengths and limitations regarding time, skill, and knowledge.
- Ability to work with highly diversified workforce.
- Ability to adapt to a fast paced, constantly evolving workforce and position.
- Ability to work with clients that struggle with Substance Use and Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses
- Ability to communicate and work as a team member, especially with a partner.
- Ability to build productive relationships.
- Ability to set limits with clients.
- Ability to engage new clients.
- Ability to assess persons and situations.
- Ability to work with Community Outreach Workers, City/State Officials, other St. Patrick Center staff, and other related agencies.
- Understand workforce demands and adapt to workforce tasks.
- Driver license required (MO residents require a Class E).
- Valid and current auto insurance
- Reliable transportation
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Our MissionTo bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.Transforming lives and working to create a community where everyone has access to sustainable housing, employment, and healthcare.BenefitsAs a part of the Catholic Charities family, you’ll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.