Clinical Homeless Outreach Specialist

Description

About Interfaith Community Services:

At Interfaith, we empower individuals and families in need by providing essential resources and services with compassion and integrity. Together, we foster a community of hope, accountability, and dignity. 

Founded in 1979 in direct response to rising rates of hunger and homelessness in North San Diego County, Interfaith Community Services works to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by Helping People Help Themselves. Interfaith is the most comprehensive nonprofit social services agency in North County, providing both immediate safety net services and long-term, life-changing programs designed to meet the holistic needs of people in crisis. Together, in partnership with 250+ diverse faith communities, more than 650 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 200, Interfaith provides a safe haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 17,000 community members annually. 

If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a service-driven environment, we invite you to be part of our mission!

  

What You'll Do:

As a Clinical Homeless Outreach Specialist, you will collaborate closely with the Carlsbad Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) to address homelessness in the Carlsbad community. The HOT team is a specialized police unit focused on connecting homeless individuals with essential services in an effort to end homelessness. In this role, you will spend time in the field conducting outreach and working alongside law enforcement. The remainder of your time will involve providing case management services, completing documentation, and attending required meetings. 

• Conducts outreach and engagement with individuals experiencing homelessness within the City of Carlsbad 
• Facilitates acceptance of placement or other services that support and stabilize individuals moving from street to service
• Develops trusting relationships with individuals and families experiencing homelessness 
• Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to understand, assess, and shift the individual’s stage of change 
• Helps stabilize individuals by linking them to appropriate resources such as housing, medical, mental health, addiction and recovery services, food, clothing, transportation, employment, Social Security Disability, mainstream benefits and other financial resources based on the client’s individualized plan 
• Advocates to remove system barriers and to help individuals achieve their stated goals 
• Works collaboratively with Carlsbad HOT, other service providers, and community partners to identify homeless individuals in need of case management services 
• Completes accurate and thorough documentation in a timely manner for each program participant, and provides required reports 
• Participates in case management meetings, staff meetings, trainings, conferences, program evaluation, and program development as appropriate 
• Performs additional duties as assigned 

  

Requirements

Who You Are:

You're passionate about making a lasting impact, whether supporting individuals directly or enhancing our organizational effectiveness. To thrive in this role, you'll:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field
• Must be currently registered with the State of California as a Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) 
• 1+ years of experience working in a Social Services, Nonprofit or related setting, required 
• 1+ years of providing case management or behavioral health services, required 
• Must have completed a minimum of 2000 qualifying hours under a licensed supervisor 
• Ability to obtain BBS licensure within 6 months of hire, preferred    

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Holidays – 13 scheduled

· Flexible Work Schedules

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· AD&D / Group Life Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent Care

· Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan

· Early Release Days!

· Work Anniversary Bonuses

· Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

· Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

· Home Ownership Assistance Program

· Casual Work Environment

· Professional Growth and Career Development Opportunities

Interfaith is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, marital status, affectional or sexua