Helping our community’s most vulnerable with solutions that permanently improve lives
Our PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) program utilizes specially trained staff and volunteers to connect seriously mentally ill homeless with treatment and housing.
We build trust with clients by distributing information and life-sustaining items such as tents, sleeping bags and water.
We make referrals, transport clients to treatment or shelter, but above all, we treat the people we encounter as human beings deserving of dignity and compassion.
Our outreach efforts include Northern Arizona Counties. We search for people in a vulnerable situation where and when they need us on the streets, under bridges, in the deserts and forests, even in snow storms.
JOB SUMMARY : The PATH Outreach Case Worker will include a large outreach component, canvassing the assigned area(s), locating those that are homelessor who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless and diagnosed with a serious mental illnesses or co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorder.
Developing trust built relationships with these individuals. Do screening and intake along with linking to CMH and mainstream resources.
Data entry into HMIS (Homeless Management Information System). Solid documentation skills will be essential. Networking with other agencies and stakeholders to offer unified and collaborative efforts to service homeless individuals and assist in the recovery process.
JOB DUTIES :
JOB REQUIREMENTS :
Education / Background : Minimum of a High School Diploma or Equivalent plus 2 years of experience working with individuals from a variety of socio-demographic backgrounds.
Associates degree preferred. BHT experience required. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Job Knowledge : Must possess good interviewing skills, must be knowledgeable of local and state resources must have knowledge of appropriate contact guidelines and requirements.
Must keep accurate and detailed records. Position requires ability to handle a variety of problems and pressures, and must be effectively able to handle stress.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook).
Working Conditions / Physical Demands : Must be able to stoop, bend, squat, hike, sit on floor and ambulate over uneven floor surfaces, including stairs and steps.
Must be able to visually and auditory assess and interact with clients to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Requires considerable work outside of the office in extremes of winter and summer weather and substantial driving.
May lift up to 30 pounds.
Other requirements : Valid AZ driver’s license, reliable transportation and ability to show proof of registration / One Fingerprint clearance or ability to obtain fingerprint clearance;
must maintain must be 21 years of age or older to drive on behalf of Catholic Charities.
Hourly rate starting at $16 and may increase depending on experience.
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Last updated : 2024-05-07
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