Outreach & Diversion Specialist

Job Summary Develop and deliver street outreach, community engagement, and diversion services throughout assigned service areas. Key Roles & Responsibilities Street Outreach | Crisis Intervention | Community Collaborations | Assessment of Service Needs Data & Documentation What You Will Do: - Conduct street outreach in assigned service areas to best understand homeless population and provide intervention. - Engage individuals experiencing literal homelessness in case management and supportive services. - Develop and maintain local partnerships with housing service providers, crisis centers, hospitals, and other programs to assist in quick access to these services. - Coordinate diversion efforts in assigned service area. - Provide service assessment, crisis counseling, and access to housing programs. - Assist with homeless verification and complete PSH certification. - Comply with data tracking & documentation requirements. - Represent FOF at community and program development meetings as assigned. - Conduct follow-up with clients we serve who are currently living on the streets to continuously provide resources. Job Qualification and Competencies: - Must demonstrate ability to organize, prioritize and plan work to meet deadlines. - Ensure confidentiality is in place for all people FOF serves. - Bachelor Degree in social work, psychology, related field OR combination of equivalent education and experience. - Previous experience in the following preferred: victim services, crisis intervention, housing programming, and/or case management. - Ability to travel throughout the FOF service area to provide in-person advocacy services and to other locations within the state as necessary for training purposes. - Ability to pass state, federal, and child abuse background checks.