Outreach Specialist, St. Louis

Outreach Specialist, St. Louis

EOE Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description:

Coverage Area:
St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and surrounding rural counties (Warren, St. Charles, St. Francois, Franklin, Washington, Lincoln, Ste. Genevieve, Crawford, and Jefferson)

Position Summary:

The Outreach Specialist conducts direct community outreach to identify, engage, and assess unhoused veterans across assigned urban and rural territories. This role connects veterans to housing stability and support resources through St. Patrick Center's SSVF program and partner community agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct field outreach to locate unhoused individuals and complete initial program assessments on-site.
• Engage clients in conversations regarding mental health, substance use, and barriers to housing stability.
• Provide client transportation to essential services and appointments as needed.
• Build relationships with local social service agencies and attend Continuum of Care meetings to promote program resources and referral criteria.
• Forward completed client assessments to case management staff and maintain accurate documentation.

Position Requirements:

• BSW
• Prior experience working with unhoused populations preferred.
• Valid driver's license (Class E for MO residents), active auto insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle required.
• Knowledge of community resources, mental health and substance abuse terminology, and crisis intervention techniques.

This position is currently accepting applications.