Outreach specialist Jobs in Tacoma, WA

Job Description

Job Description

Full Time

Monday - Friday

Day Shift

Pay $21.01 - $28.66

Pierce County's first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic.

Comprehensive Life Resources is looking for a qualified Outreach Worker to join our team in Downtown Tacoma.

We offer : Medical, Dental, and Vision with 100% paid premiums for employees. 11 paid holidays, 403(b)-retirement plan, Life Insurance, Long term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (up to 6 consultations per year), Mileage reimbursement, Tuition Assistance, Paid Sick and Vacation leave, Bereavement Leave, Student Loan Repayment, and Continuing Education Assistance. All benefits contingent on working a scheduled 40hrs a week.

Scope :

Outreach Workers are part of a team that supports people who are living unhoused in Pierce County.  They provide support to people experiencing homelessness who often have chronic mental illness and substance abuse issues.

This is an outreach position with the expectation of working in the community a minimum of 50% of the time. Outreach workers must be able to meet clients where they are, which may include working in varying hazard / unsanitary conditions and being able to navigate a variety of terrain in all types of weather.

This position requires driving to and from locations where clients are located and may include driving clients.

Outreach Workers assist with the intake process in an efficient and friendly manner and provide other supportive services as assigned

Responsibilities :

• Help clients access resources and make referrals to support programs.
• Provide advocacy when clients encounter barriers.
• Obtain housing readiness documentation (ID, social security card, income verification).
• Identify appropriate housing and complete housing applications.
• Perform street-based outreach services to people who are homeless and their families.
• Provide referrals to shelter and services.
• Distribute food, hygiene supplies, tents, tarps, sleeping bags, bus passes and gas vouchers.
• Identify needs and provide resources for mental health, substance recovery, educational programs, and financial and housing assistance services.
• Obtain program resources, all reports / record keeping, assessments to determine eligibility, and paperwork.
• Make multiple contacts as needed and provide basic needs items to engage clients.
• Maintain ongoing knowledge of resources available to the homeless within the community.
• Attend program meetings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Comprehensive Life Resources is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability status, and any other applicable legally protected characteristics and or class.

Company Description

We are a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic with a team of therapists, doctors, peers and technicians who provide counseling, medical, dental, and life skills support to provide the people we serve tools to create their own paths toward mental wellness.

Company Description

We are a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic with a team of therapists, doctors, peers and technicians who provide counseling, medical, dental, and life skills support to provide the people we serve tools to create their own paths toward mental wellness.