Street Outreach & Resource Coordinator

Street Outreach & Resource Coordinator

Salary

$66,435.20 - $68,681.60 Annually

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2700130

Department

Community Safety Department

Division

CM-Mental & Behavioral Response

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

9/1/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit

CW

• Description
• Benefits
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Position Summary

The Albuquerque Community Safety Street Outreach and Resource Coordinator will perform street-based outreach to engage and build rapport with unsheltered individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Provide support to people living in unsheltered locations, such as in cars, parks, abandoned building and encampments. Provide outreach and engagement services to identify appropriate interventions and linkages to permanent housing, shelter, health, mental health, safety and other supportive services. Work closely with different providers such as health and behavioral healthcare providers, child welfare agencies, homeless education liaisons, workforce systems, faith-based organizations, first responders, hospitals, and other community-based providers.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below)

• Provide support to ACS Behavioral Health Responders, Health, Housing and Homelessness (HHH) outreach team, and other departments in the coordination of outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness in encampments; may provide notices to vacate.
• Coordinate with City staff and service providers to help connect the community with a continuum of care.
• Assist in transitioning clients into services, programs, resources, shelters and make appropriate referrals, considering client preferences.
• Initiate and/or participate in the development of safety plans or crisis management plans to assist individuals in maintaining personal safety and the safety of those around them.
• Review and analyze City of Albuquerques encampment applications and other reports of encampments from a variety of sources such as 311, Mayors office, Albuquerque Police Department, City Council, other City Departments and citizens.
• Assist the HHH Public Outreach Program Manager with tracking all inter-program referrals and activities throughout the year. Tracking will be reported in the monthly reports to the ACS Director and Deputy Directors.
• Provide support to develop an efficient daily and weekly encampment response schedule.
• Identify and notify the HHH Public Outreach Program Manager of areas with an influx of encampments; assist with developing a proactive response to these areas.
• Respond to assigned encampments potentially including large number of occupants, environmental hazards such as human waste, syringes, and fire risk; and in areas such as tunnels, drainages, freeways, and isolated spaces
• Operate city vehicles and radio equipment when responding to on-scene situations.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of department goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing services; implement and comply with policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings and trainings.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in social or health related field; and

Four (4) years of experience in community outreach or social work.

Experience working with homeless programs preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Drivers License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operators Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Successful completion of a security background check conducted by the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)

Must have the ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as required.

Working Conditions

Environmental:

Field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to heat, cold, and environmental hazards.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, and climbing for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate while wearing PPE, gloves, mask, and protective outer clothing.

Total Rewards. Total You.

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

Total Rewards - City of Albuquerque

Fire Department

Albuquerque Police Department

01

Do you possess experience working with homeless programs?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Drivers License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Drivers License)?

• Yes
• No

04

Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited- Some College
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

05

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

Required Question

Employer City of Albuquerque

Address 400 Marquette N.W.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103

Phone 505 768-3700

Website http://CABQ.GOV