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Outreach & Engagement Specialist - QMHP
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Job Summary: The Homeless Outreach Street Team (HOST) is a partnership between Integral Care, Austin Community Court, ATCEMS Community Health Paramedics, and Austin Police Department engaging in outreach services with people experiencing homelessness in downtown Austin. HOST provides services in the community wherever individuals experiencing homelessness may be found, including city streets, parks, churches, libraries, at partner homeless service agencies, and at pop-up events throughout the city.
QMHP responsibilities with HOST include assisting with emergency department, psychiatric, and criminal justice diversions; completing mental health assessments; facilitating admissions into crisis respite and/or ongoing mental health services; completing coordinated housing assessments; assisting with applications for housing, benefits, or vital documents; referrals to substance abuse services; assisting with scheduling appointments; providing transportation to appointments in HOST vehicles; connecting clients with shelter; assisting with basic needs such as food, water, and clothing; and providing coping skills training.
Ideal candidates will be adaptable, resourceful, and persistent. Experience working directly with people experiencing homelessness is preferred, but not required. Extensive training will be provided.
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 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:
Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major specialization in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field. Master's degree preferred.
License:
Required: Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Experience:
Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish.
At least two years of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness.
Hours: Full - Time.
Workdays: Monday - Friday.
Workhours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM.
Salary: $24.18 - $25.39, 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 and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403(b) retirement account
Gold's Gym membership discount
Mileage reimbursement
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, or age.
For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.
This position requires in-person, on-site presence at designated locations in Travis County, Texas, which may be scheduled or on short notice, to support agency operations. All work performed by this position must be performed in the State of Texas.
Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
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