Outreach Specialist

The Coordinated Outreach Referral, Engagement (CORE) program is a public/private partnership with Contra Costa Health Services, Health, Housing and Homeless Services and Heluna Health. The CORE Outreach Specialist is responsible for street outreach efforts in Contra Costa County.

Requirements

• Conduct mobile and street outreach throughout Contra Costa County
• Respond to dispatches from contractors and community for contracted locations
• Work in close collaboration with the community or contracting authority to ensure clients are connected to services requested
• Support the CORE Lead Outreach Worker and perform Lead duties when Lead is absent
• Provide guidance to team members, including communicating team goals and identifying areas for new training needed
• Build trust with and assess the needs of unsheltered homeless persons encountered during outreach efforts
• Distribute survival supplies including but not limited to food, hygiene supplies, blankets, and socks
• Administer intakes, housing assessments and other forms documentation as needed
• Review and understand program data, as it pertains to reporting out with the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
• Collaborate with Coordinated Entry programs and other County services to place homeless individuals in housing and enroll them into services
• Provide necessary referrals and information for temporary housing and community resources
• Maintain and interact in a culturally sensitive, respectful, and professional demeanor
• Attend and participate in weekly case conferences as part of the county-wide CORE outreach program
• Attend community meetings with other service providers to share program information and coordinate services
• Comply with all policies and procedures guiding the work of this position and the department overall

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Vacation Days
• Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay