Community Health Worker

The Outreach Specialist plays a critical role in connecting individuals experiencing homelessness with essential healthcare and housing services. Working closely with hospital systems, this position involves consistent in-person outreach, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and direct support to individuals at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. The Outreach Specialist uses a client-centered, "do whatever it takes" approach to identify needs, coordinate services, and help guide individuals toward housing stability and improved health outcomes.

• Conduct regular outreach at assigned hospitals and healthcare facilities to identify individuals in need of housing and support services.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with discharge planning and social work teams.
• Receive and respond to referrals from healthcare providers for patients experiencing homelessness.
• Engage patients prior to discharge to introduce available resources and support options.
• Assist with client enrollment into programs that provide housing navigation, case management, or other supportive services.
• Coordinate with community providers to avoid service duplication and ensure continuity of care.
• Provide referrals, advocacy, and linkage to services including housing, health care, benefits, and other social supports.
• Assist clients in obtaining vital documents (e.g., , birth certificate, income verification).
• Support clients in completing housing applications and navigating related paperwork.
• Research housing availability and engage with landlords to advocate for client placements.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support as needed in community or healthcare settings.
• Participate in reporting and data tracking for internal and community stakeholder reporting.

• Community Health Worker Certification (or equivalent credential)
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance (driving is required for this role)

• Associate's, bachelor’s, or advanced degree in social work, psychology, sociology, public health, or a related field — or equivalent lived/work experience
• Experience using Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS)
• Current HMIS license

Schedule/ Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 3pm