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Outreach Specialist

Horizon House Careers

  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 27 days ago

    Highlights

    Requirements: · High School diploma or GED and a minimum of (3) years of relevant experience in substance abuse counseling; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required. · Engage homeless persons into accepting appropriate services, which may include the facilitation of voluntary/involuntary hospitalizations and/or referrals to other supports.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
    Websitehttps://www.hhinc.org/about-us/#:~:text=Beginning in 1952 as a,life they want and deserve

    Description

    We are currently seeking an On-Call Outreach Specialist:

    Purpose:
    · Provide services to homeless individuals encountered in the Cafe during hours mandated by the City of Philadelphia’s Coordinated Cafe Initiative.
    · Engage homeless persons into accepting appropriate services, which may include the facilitation of voluntary/involuntary hospitalizations and/or referrals to other supports.
    · Implement the overall mission, values and beliefs of Horizon House in all aspects of the job.
    Supervision Received:
    · Receives direct supervision from the Supervisor, Hope Café.
    Supervision Exercised:
    · N/A

    Requirements:

    · High School diploma or GED and a minimum of (3) years of relevant experience in substance abuse counseling; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
    · Experience in working with Drug and Alcohol affected clients preferred
    · Strong interpersonal skills.
    · Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
    · Mental Health knowledge desired

    Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer #zrat

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