Homeless Outreach Worker VHBE

## Homeless Outreach Worker VHBEApplylocations:
Aurora Municipal Center time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
August 20, 2026 (30 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR109062
** JOB LOCATION
** 15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado
** City of Aurora, Colorado
** It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization.

At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:
** Integrity**,
** Respect, Professionalism**, and
** Customer Service**, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
* Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
* Diverse community
* Competitive total compensation package
* Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
* Light rail station minutes away
* On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
* Access to innovation work spaces
** PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
**** Salary to be commensurate with experience
** The salary range is $25.17 - $31.47 per hour.
* The deadline to submit applications is August 20th 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
** This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate can work up to 40 hours per week.  The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays.
*** This is a Term-Limited position with an anticipated end-date of March 31st, 2027.
** Located in the Housing and Community Services Departments, under the supervision of the Homeless Outreach supervisor, the Homeless Outreach Worker will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with unhoused neighbors, act as a liaison for individuals and families, and connect them to services, with the ultimate goal being housing.
** Primary

Duties & Responsibilities
*** Create and maintain rapport and trust with unhoused individuals to address immediate needs.
* Housing focused case management
* Engage individuals and assess needs (e.g., medical, mental health, substance use, shelter, food access, benefits, and other issues) to properly direct them towards services.
* Coordinate and work with different community partners to ensure people are linked to services that assist their needs with the goal of stabilization.
* Participate in weekly meetings.
* Reach out to encampments prior to and during abatements and offer resources support, and transportation to shelters.
* Initiate and support processes that reduce harm to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness and advocate for people living outdoors while encouraging them to access shelter and services.
* Meet people where they are at through a trauma informed lens.
* Support with the abatement process. Discuss abatements and prepare resources to bring to the abatements. During the abatement process, you will provide outreach, transportation, resources, and basic imminent needs. Coordinate closely with abatement team.
* Accurately and timely enter data in HMIS and other data entry systems.
* Conduct coordinated entry assessments and updates.
* Collaborate and create relationships with mental health and substance use providers to provide referrals.
* Supply basic needs (socks, food, hygiene kits, weather appropriate gear, etc.)
* Use City provided vehicles to visit clients in an appropriate and professional manner, including wellness checks;
May occasionally require use of personal vehicle
* Partner with police and fire personnel on issues related to homelessness.
* Develop individualized housing case plans in collaboration with clients.
* Monitor clients' progress towards their goals, offering guidance, encouragement, and resources as needed.
* Respond promptly to clients in crisis, offering immediate support and intervention to address urgent needs.
* Develop and implement safety plans for clients at risk of harm, ensuring their immediate and long-term safety.
* Utilize motivational interviewing and other evidence-based practices to help clients set and achieve realistic goals.
* Significant role in reducing public safety risks associated with homelessness, including minimizing utilization of emergency services and public disturbances.
* Actively seek and secure housing and shelter placements for clients, including emergency, transitional, and permanent housing options.
* Housing Navigation:
Coordinate with other facilities,…