Outreach Specialist jobs in Austin, TX

Job Number: 24-11451

Job Summary: This position services to coordinate appropriate services and landlord outreach to facilitate the homeless or at risk of homeless client's success in achieving and maintaining the maximum possible level of independent functioning and housing. Services include assisting in housing orientations, the housing application process, completing necessary housing authority paperwork with landlords and communicating with housing authorities to ensure that all necessary documents are completed in a timely manner. This position is also responsible for schedule housing inspections, attend housing inspections with landlords, overseeing the lease signing process with the consumer and landlord, developing/maintaining relationships with landlords, providing education to landlords and individualized personal centered care to consumers and coordinating with other homeless service providers to end chronic homelessness. This service is done by working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team and community partners to assist consumers to obtain/maintain housing stability and promote wellness. At this advanced level, caseloads are complex and unstable with increased need for crisis intervention. Work is performed under moderate supervision of the Landlord Outreach Team Lead and Program Manager of Housing Administration.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to be committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms. Integral Care defines diversity broadly to include race, ethnicity, abilities (mental/physical), gender, gender identity, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, age, and other groups.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education:

Required:

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major specialization in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field.

License:

Required:

• Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Hours: Full-Time.

Workdays: Monday-Friday.

Workhours: 8:00am-5:00pm.

Salary: $22.35 - $23.47 an hour based on education.

Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life andShort-term/Long-termDisability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Gold's gym membership discount
• Mileage reimbursement

Integral Care strives to maintain a diverse workforce. We encourage all to apply, including those who have knowledge and/or experience working with underserved populations, including Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and LGBTQA communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex orage.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be available to those who are bilingual in both English and one of the following languages: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, or Burmese.(PM16)

LPHA Keywords: Mental Health Thera Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Behavioral Health Therapist, Psychotherapist, Senior Clinician, Licensed Clinician, Clinical Mental Health Professional, Program Therapist, LPHA, Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts, Licensed Practitioner, Therapist, Counselor

QMHP Keywords: Qualified Mental Health Professional, QMHP, Case Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist, Service Coordinator, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Specialist, Social Worker