Outreach Specialist
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Social Work
Community Health, Human Services/ Social Work, Community Support Services, Crisis Counselor -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Community Health, Human Services/ Social Work
Join our team as a Housing Outreach Specialist and connect individuals experiencing homelessness with the services, resources, and housing support they need to build a brighter future. If you're passionate about community impact, relationship‑building, and helping people overcome barriers, we'd love to hear from you.
KCR offers comprehensive benefits including paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays, along with 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for employees. In addition, we provide a 6.5% employer contribution to 401(k) after the first year, plus access to employee assistance, wellness initiatives, and professional growth and development training programs.
Please apply /career-opportunities/. If you need assistance with your application please contact Human Resources.
Job SummaryProvide coordinated entry navigation services to individuals experiencing homelessness through outreach efforts in encampments, treatment centers, hospitals, jails or institutions. Our Housing Solutions Center Outreach Specialists partner with social service organizations to provide care to homeless and low‑income individuals, identify long‑term housing solutions, and support households in securing permanent housing. The Outreach Specialists will provide intake, assessment, referral and case management for persons who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
They will also document information and services in the Homeless Information Management System (HMIS), establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with other area service providers and landlords. Client barriers may include mental health, substance use disorders, eviction history, unemployment, and medical illnesses. The Housing Outreach Coordinator collaborates with other service providers to ensure each household is connected to the resources they desire for their success.
Special assignments include HEART Outreach Specialists and Recovery Outreach Coordinators (ROAST) who work in specific settings such as encampments, treatment centers and jails.
Mission: Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) is a nonprofit, private, social services agency committed to creating hope and opportunity for all low‑income Kitsap County residents by providing resources that promote self‑sufficiency and stability.
Vision: We exist with a clear vision of creating a community where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.
Core Values: Kitsap Community Resources core values are a vital part of each position, and employees are expected to uphold them to the fullest.
- Integrity – taking care to honor our commitments in an ethical manner
- Compassion – genuinely empathizing with those we serve
- Excellence – demonstrating a high level of performance in all we do
- Diversity – showing honor and respect to all individuals we serve
- Collaboration – seeking partnership opportunities
- Teamwork – supporting our employees and partners as we fulfill our mission
Education:
Lived Experience;
High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years working experience may substitute for educational requirements.
- Multilingual (especially Spanish).
- Experience working with individuals with high barriers to housing stability including mental health, substance use disorders, and medical illness; familiarity with resources for families or individuals who are low‑income or unhoused; understanding of socio‑economic systems at the root causes of poverty.
- Capable of using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to pass State and/or Federal Background Checks as determined by position (prior to hire date).
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