Safe Haven Mobile Outreach Specialist (Full Time) Job at Community Care Alliance, Woonsocket, RI

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  • Community Care Alliance
  • Woonsocket, RI

Job Description

Safe Haven Mobile Outreach Specialist (Full Time)

"We are seeking a compassionately dynamic Mobile Outreach Specialist to join our team! The Mobile Outreach team welcomes people with lived experience who are mission-driven to support individuals in active substance use and often co-occurring mental illness and homelessness through Harm Reduction efforts. We are out in the northern RI community, serving individuals in Woonsocket, North Smithfield, Burrillville, Cumberland, and Lincoln. Work closely with our drop-in center. We are seeking someone who is a team player as well as a self-starter. Being able to navigate a large volume of people while still providing one-on-one help and communication to our people is a plus. Bilingual/multilingual is not required but preferred."

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide peer support to our homeless, housing unstable, substance use, and recovery clients primarily in the community, as well as in our Safe Haven drop-in center. Evaluate and assist with clients' needs and barriers. Ensure program adherence to all relevant licensing, funding, and accreditation standards. Participate in ongoing training and participation in any agency-wide efforts. Preference to bi-lingual/multi-lingual individuals. Other responsibilities are as follows:

  • Greet clients with unconditional positive regard and develop a trusting working alliance.
  • Provide Harm Reduction supplies and education.
  • Assist clients to access a wide array of resources, including but not limited to:
    • Food, clothing, personal hygiene products, survival items.
    • Behavioral health resources.
    • Recovery resources.
    • Emergency shelter resources/CES/HMIS coordination.
    • Benefits and entitlements.
    • Applications for SSI/SSDI/TDI, etc.
    • Housing resources, including applications for apartments, subsidized housing, universal wait list, etc.
    • Education/employment resources.
    • Family supports.
    • Medical providers; and
    • Resolution of legal barriers.
  • Care coordination with other providers.
  • Connect with external community resources.
  • De-escalate clients experiencing emotional distress.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

High school diploma or GED preferred. Equivalent lived experience is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Services are provided primarily via the community and Safe Haven drop-in center. Full-time position Monday-Friday 8:30-5 pm with some flexibility, with some flexibility needed for weeknights and weekend hours. A valid Driver's license and reliable transportation are required. Must be flexible and able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Benefits

Community Care Alliance offers competitive salaries based on experience, skills and performance, a comprehensive benefits package, and great quality of work/life.

  • Generous vacation, sick time and holidays.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage as well as voluntary vision and AFLAC supplemental coverage.
  • 403b with matching after 6 months of employment.
  • Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts.
  • Agency-paid group life insurance; long-term disability.
  • Tuition reimbursement and licensure/certification bonuses.
  • Employee referral program as well as bilingual skills premium.
  • On-site or nearby parking available at most buildings; mileage reimbursement for client and business related use of your personal vehicle.

To apply for this opening please visit our website and select "Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.

About Us

Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.

Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

Military friendly employer!

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Weekend work,

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