Homeless Outreach Caseworker - Waterbury

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Adult Mental Health - Connecticut Waterbury, CT 06706, USA

The Unsheltered Outreach Caseworker oversees a variety of cases through different venues on a daily basis in Waterbury, CT and provides the unsheltered seeking assistance the necessary tools to accomplish their goals. They maintain a schedule including but not limited to hours of actual street outreach, use of equipment and supplies as well as a schedule of external support providers that may further the individuals’ attempts to end their homelessness.

They work within the program’s model as well as protocols established by the Western CT Mental Health Network and the Coordinated Access Network with whom the outreach services are jointly run, establishing open communication, support and accountability among collaborating agencies.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Two years in a human service organization preferred
• Two years’ experience working with adults with severe and prolonged mental illness, addiction/recovery or unsheltered populations
• Individuals with lived experience encouraged to apply
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution preferred
• Familiarity with PATH program funding
• Reliable, registered & insured vehicle to transport clients and approved driving record check
• Approved criminal background check (CORI)

• Philosophical commitment to the concept of human potential
• High energy level; self initiating
• Directive and goal oriented
• Assertive and confident
• Performs well under stress and in the event of crisis
• Open, direct interpersonal style; works well as a team member
• Demonstrates patience, caring, and compassion
• Ability to set limits
• Open, direct interpersonal style; works well as a team member and with supervisor
• Flexible (i.e. adjusting hours to meet consumer & program needs, being trained in new techniques and strategies, etc.)
• Full time:
  Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Take advantage of a competitive compensation package starting at $20.00/hr and a phenomenal benefit package that includes Dental, Health and Life insurance, paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays.

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. CHD celebrates differences, inclusion is not just a policy—it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD reflects those we serve.

If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait—apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

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