Path Outreach Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health -
Social Work
Mental Health, Community Health
Full‑time Path Outreach Specialist – Hampton‑Newport News Community Services Board
Annual Salary: $48,317
Work Schedule:
Monday‑Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Winter shelter season alters hours)
Are you passionate about positively impacting the community’s mental health and well‑being? In this onsite role in Newport News, VA, you will directly support individuals in need and connect them with essential services, contributing to a stable and rewarding career in the healthcare industry.
Responsibilities- Conduct outreach to homeless client populations living with mental illness or substance use disorders
- Perform psychological assessments and develop personalized care plans
- Advocate for clients, provide crisis intervention, and supervise medication as needed
- Offer daily living support and assistance with basic physical, financial, social, and personal needs
- Maintain comprehensive records and collaborate with service providers to ensure holistic well‑being for clients
To excel as a Path Outreach Specialist candidate must possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counseling)
- At least one year of experience working with homeless populations, or five years of equivalent work experience
- Valid driver’s license (to conduct outreach activities and transport clients when necessary)
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to crisis intervention and care planning
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services (Social Work, Psychology, Counseling) and one year of experience with the target population, or five years of equivalent work experience
- Valid Driver’s License
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test, and employment reference checks.
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