New Job Homeless Outreach Specialist In Washington

5,137.00 - 6,950.00 Under the direction of the City Manager’s Office, operate as a member of the City’s Homeless Assistance and Resource Team (HART) to address homeless issues within the City of Vancouver by collaborating with City departments and non-profits to connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness with supportive resources, and to address the impacts of homelessness on public and private property throughout the city. The Homeless Outreach Specialist will work in the field with community members experiencing homelessness.

This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position.

• Monitor areas where encampments commonly reoccur and respond to community member requests for outreach to identified encampments and/or vehicles/RVs that are reported online, on the My Vancouver app, by phone or email.
• In conjunction with other HART members, evaluate condition of encampments to address immediate health and safety concerns, and report clean-up/sanitation needs.
• Build relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness; work with individuals to identify barriers preventing participation in services and a means to overcome those barriers; provide assistance/support encouraging utilization of community services.
• Research community resources and participate in Homeless Crisis Response System coordination/collaboration meetings
• Prepare and conduct presentations to community groups, boards, commissions and councils to gain support and cooperation for program initiatives and efforts. Consult and coordinate with service providers and the community to facilitate and implement innovative responses to homelessness.
• Maintain program records in accordance with grant requirements, and other applicable standards and regulations; may complete demographic logs, statistical information, complete housing assessments, and map homeless encampments

• Two (2) years of experience in a related field working with people experiencing homelessness. Experience as a team leader or supervisor is required.
• Equivalent to a Associate's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

• Possession of a current/valid driver’s license

• Comprehensive understanding of the complexity of causes of homelessness
• Comprehensive understanding and practices to connect un-housed individuals with appropriate non-profit and community organizations.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of local Homeless Crisis Response System, other supportive services/resources, and how to access them.
• Comprehensive understanding of working with field crews in a variety of settings.
• Familiarity with Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
• Demonstrated high-level proficiency to write technical reports and speak to a wide variety of audiences
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess good organizational and time-management skills, demonstrate good judgment, excellent problem-solving abilities and always maintain a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated punctual, regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Ability to work in difficult field setting with a variety of staff and constituents
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Use of personal computers and basic software

• Comprehensive understanding of the complexity of causes of homelessness
• Comprehensive understanding and practices to connect un-housed individuals with appropriate non-profit and community organizations.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of local Homeless Crisis Response System, other supportive services/resources, and how to access them.
• Comprehensive understanding of working with field crews in a variety of settings.
• Familiarity with Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
• Demonstrated high-level proficiency to write technical reports and speak to a wide variety of audiences
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess good organizational and time-management skills, demonstrate good judgment, excellent problem-solving abilities and always maintain a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated punctual, regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Ability to work in difficult field setting with a variety of staff and constituents
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Use of personal computers and basic software

May 3, 2023