Peer Outreach Specialist

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Temporary Full-Time Altadena, CA, US

7 days ago Requisition

** This is a Temporary Assignment**

TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES Temporary employees are those employed to work seasonally, on special projects for short periods of time, or on a “fill-in” basis. These positions are not intended to be a part of continuing operations. A temporary employee will not change from temporary status to regular full-time or part-time status because the employee’s assignment is extended. An employee’s status only will change if the employee is advised of such a change, in writing, by USHS’s HRD.

Unless otherwise required by applicable law, temporary employees are not eligible for Organization benefits, and temporary employees remain employed at will at all times.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Peer Outreach Specialist conducts outreach and housing navigation activities with a focus on individuals who are chronically homeless, battling severe mental illness, substance use disorders and/or complex chronic health conditions. The Peer Outreach Specialist is a member of PORT (Pasadena Outreach Response Team) which is a partnership between the Pasadena Fire Department, Public Health Department and Union Station Homeless Services.

The Peer Outreach Specialist will work alongside a case manager and firefighter to help address immediate needs and work to engage individuals in the housing navigation process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE , but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts outreach activities to engage chronically homeless individuals toward pursuing permanent housing options.
• Receives, assesses and triages referrals from other collaborative partners.
• Conducts standardized screening and triages chronically homeless individuals.
• Assists individuals with collecting documents necessary for applying for permanent supportive housing.
• Attends case conferencing meetings to coordinate services with other providers in CES system. Also attends any meetings required by Public Health Department.
• Connects individuals to supportive services as needed such as mental health, health, substance abuse, employment, etc.
• Document services and complete data entry into HMIS database.
• Provide linkage to mainstream resources, such as DPSS or Social Security Disability.
• Provide transportation assistance for the purposes of stabilizing the current housing crisis.
• Conduct follow-up activities to ensure completion of the crisis housing plan.
• Identify appropriate interventions to address and resolve the homeless status of program participants.
• Assists individuals with accessing permanent housing opportunities including permanent supportive housing, move-in assistance, shared housing, affordable housing, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work indoors in temperature controlled environment and occasionally exposed to outdoor weather and driving conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Stand and sit for long periods of time; move and walk to various locations; climb stairs, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, push, bend, twist, and occasionally lift and or move objects. Use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• See, hear and speak clearly in order to give and receive information and instructions.
• Ability to interact with other employees, clients, customers and members of the public.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints, prioritize work, multi-task, and adapt to changing work demands.
• Gather, analyze, synthesize, and classify information. Transcribe, enter, and post data.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive…