Outreach & Diversion Specialist

Job Summary 

Develop and deliver street outreach, community engagement, and diversion services throughout assigned service areas.
 

 

Key Roles & Responsibilities 

Street Outreach     |     Crisis Intervention     |     Community Collaborations     |     Assessment of Service Needs 

Data & Documentation 

    

What You Will Do: 

• Conduct street outreach in assigned service areas to best understand homeless population and provide intervention.  

• Engage individuals experiencing literal homelessness in case management and supportive services. 

• Develop and maintain local partnerships with housing service providers, crisis centers, hospitals, and other programs to assist
  in quick access to these services. 
   

• Coordinate diversion efforts in assigned service area. 
   

• Provide service assessment, crisis counseling, and access to housing programs. 

• Assist with homeless verification and complete PSH certification. 

• Comply with data tracking & documentation requirements.
   

• Represent FOF at community and program development meetings as assigned. 
   

• Conduct follow-up with clients we serve who are currently living on the streets to continuously provide resources. 
   

 

Job Qualification and Competencies: 

• Must demonstrate
  ability to organize, prioritize and plan work to meet deadlines.
   

• Ensure confidentiality is in place for all people FOF serves.
   

• Bachelor Degree in social work, psychology, related field OR combination of equivalent education and experience. 
   

• Previous experience in the following preferred: victim services, crisis intervention, housing programming, and/or case management. 
   

• Ability to travel throughout the FOF service area to provide in-person advocacy services and to other locations within the state as necessary for training purposes.
   

• Ability to pass state, federal, and child abuse background checks.