Mobile Outreach Worker (PT)

at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Outreach Worker provides direct service delivery to the homeless population as part of the street outreach team. This individual works rotating shift assignments in accordance with maintaining an operational 24-hour facility.
POSITION TITLE: Outreach Worker
LOCATION/DEPT: North & Central Illinois Division / Mobile Outreach - Homeless Services
REPORTS TO: Program Director
FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt
STATUS TYPE: Part-Time

DEPARTMENT MISSION
To support the full mission of The Salvation Army by providing compassionate, professional service to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and seeking shelter services and other resources in a team-focused manner.

OUTCOMES
Outreach Worker provides direct service delivery to the homeless population as part of the street outreach team. This individual works rotating shift assignments in accordance with maintaining an operational 24-hour facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program/Administrative Duties
Provide assessments of clients to determine appropriate services in order to find solutions and make appropriate service referrals.
Direct assistance in distributing clothing/coat vouchers, blankets, etc. when available.
Establish relationships with a variety of community agencies to find services appropriate for the needs of the clients.
Interact with the homeless population served by the Mobile Outreach Unit to initiate and build relationships.
Provide trauma inform care and services for street outreach to the homeless community in accordance with harm reduction model and infectious disease policies.
Prepare unusual incident report and/or program violation reports as needed and/or warranted. Distribute to designated personnel.
Maintain confidentiality of client information (verbal/written).
Perform data entry in HMIS.
Attend designated training when necessary.
Perform general office task including reading daily emails, handling incoming/outgoing phone calls (directing calls to appropriate staff) in a courteous and professional manner and other related duties.
Other Duties
Provide assistance in ensuring coordinated efforts with other areas, as assigned.
Attend staff meetings as required.
All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma/GED Required, Associate Degree preferred.
3 years' relevant work experience.
Valid driver's License required
COMPETENCIES
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of or a willingness and aptitude to learn the concepts involved with serving low-income families.
Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
An attention to detail.
A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
A commitment to uphold and promote the mission of The Salvation Army and an appreciation of faith based service organizations.
An ability to work with confidential material.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is required to do light physical work and must be able to walk up three flights of stairs at a time and lift up to 35lbs. Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds.
In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use standard office equipment and a PC.
The work environment for this position includes an office and community center environment with a high noise level.
Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors. This would include but not be limited to such actions: resolution of conflicts in a positive manner; courteous treatment of staff, clients and visitors; respect of others' property and person, professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors and subordinates. Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.