Outreach Worker

St. Francis Center • Denver, CO

3d • $21 - $26

About The Position

This position will work as part of a closely engaged team within the Saint Francis Center Outr each Department. This position is p art of the Denver Street Outreach Collaborativ e (DSOC), which consists of outreach staff from Saint Francis Center and Colorado Coalition for the Homeless , in direct collaboration and partnership with the City and County of Denver .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, international relations , or other related field preferred or equivalent, related professional experience .
• 1+ years of outreach and/or case management experience, preferably with individuals experiencing homelessness .
• Required: Valid Driver’s License and willingness/ability to drive as part of work duties .
• Strong team player with g ood collab orative and communication skills .
• Ability to manage conflict, mitigate/respond to stressful situations and engage traumatic stories.
• Understanding of and experience with addressing the impact of trauma, chronic medical conditions, behavioral health challenges and physical disabilities.
• Ability to understand and maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality.
• Exudes professionalism and has ability to listen with care, treat community members and collaborative partners with respect and dignity, and respond to each individual’s unique needs.
• Willingness to participate in SFC agency responsibilities, meetings/retreats, and other trainings .
• Willingness and ability to work with people from a variety of racial, cultural, social, and economic backgrounds with various lifestyles, sexual orientations, and of all ages and genders.
• Required: C omputer skills and technical proficiency in Microsoft applications ( TEAMS, Word, Outlook, Excel , etc. ) and in documentation applications ( i.e. HMIS, Salesforce)
• Knowledge in Trauma Informed Practices, de-escalation, Mental Health First Aid, and willing to maintain professional training standards in above

Responsibilities

• E n gage and develop rapport with our unsheltered community members in Denver County, inviting them into services , utilizing trauma informed practices, motivational interviewing and person-centered methods.
• This position may require response to City-directed outreach requests .
• This position may include opportunities to provide zone-base d housing-focused case management support to a caseload of unsheltered community members .
• Collaborate and coordinate supportive services within SFC, the larger DSOC teams, and from other organizations , including within the City and County of Denver.
• Participate in shared activities and responsibilities with the greater SFC Outreach team
• As an extension of DSOC, regular coordination and participation in DSOC meetings, trainings, and activities will be expected, to include: the city’s emergency cold weather night-outreach activation plan
• Record timely and thorough documentation of all engagement efforts and services provided
• This position may require extensive walking/coverage of distance, carrying of supplies for outreach activities , and the work is conducted outdoors in locations with varyin g terrain across Denver in all weather events . People selected for this position must be able to fulfill the requirements and work locations of the position .

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance with an HRA and optional HSA plan
• Employer-paid dental insurance , with voluntary employee paid upgrade
• Employer-paid life insurance at the beginning of the first full month of employment , with voluntary employee add-on options.
• Robust pension plan at the beginning of the first full month of work (a dollar-for-dollar match of employee contributions up to 4% of earnings , plus 5% employer contribution )
• Generous Employer-paid sick/ paid time off leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level