Outreach Specialist - Oregon City Caring Court

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The LoveOne Oregon City Caring Court Outreach Specialist engages with individuals; meets them in the field where they are, and loops them into the readily available resources. This is done at the individual’s own pace, while utilizing a harm reduction, person-centered approach. The Outreach Specialist conducts outreach at camps, laundry and shower events in the community, and by phone.

Essential functions & Responsibilities :

Collaborate with community partners

• Complete release of information for continuum of care with community partners.
• Collaborate with community agencies to assist with continuum of care and reduce barriers for services.
• Coordinate services and build relationships with local law enforcement.
• Advocate for participants at all systemic levels.
• Cultivate and maintain positive working community relationships.
• Work to increase level of cultural sensitivity, awareness, and competency regarding Person Centered and Peer Delivered Services, harm reduction, and housing first models.
• Conduct outreach and engagement in the community.
• Attend LoveOne laundry, shower events, and trash events.

Engage with potential and current participants

Record keeping and compliance

Requirements :

Education and / or Experience

Successful candidate will be a service-oriented individual with high personal standards and a hands-on work style. This position requires an individual who is comfortable working at a varying pace, managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously, simultaneously priorities often, and managing frequent interruptions.

This position interacts with internal staff and has high levels of contact with community partners and participants. The Outreach Program Specialist must be positive, approachable, empathetic and work effectively with diverse personalities. In addition, the following is required unless otherwise noted :

Work Environment & Essential Physical Demands