Outreach Specialist

Looking to feed your desire to give to your community and support those who need a helping hand? Look no further! Not only is Burrell growing the amount of its resources, services, and facilities to assist as many communities as possible, it also provides plenty of opportunity for growth in your current field and the freedom to explore others. Our culture and our environment are unlike any other. We offer highly-competitive pay and a full range of top-notch full-time employee benefits such as: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Paid Time Off Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Job Description: OUTREACH SPECIALIST Springfield, Missouri The Outreach Specialist functions with the PATH Grant assisting those that are homeless find ongoing supports and linkage to stable housing, ongoing treatment services and also meet immediate needs. What you'll get to do: Maintain a caseload of assigned PATH participants and address immediate needs and prepare for CPRC enrollment. Conduct intakes to assess services clients are eligible for and refer those clients who qualify for CPRC Community Support Services Be available to assist individuals who are homeless with mental illness and those clients at risk for homelessness with consultations, resource information, referrals to appropriate services, and temporary emotional support Network with community groups and organizations to meet the individual client’s needs Keep abreast of current community policies regarding the homeless and pre-homeless and when appropriate attend city meetings and forums Provide adequate documentation of activities as required by the funding agency and Burrell Behavioral Health Provide case management to those clients housed through the Department of Mental Health Programs (Shelter-Plus Care, Rental Assistance Program, etc.) that are not qualified for CPRC Community Support Enroll PATH participants into HMIS, provide necessary follow-up and update referrals in HMIS Conduct outreach services via community locations, homeless camps, and street outreach. Must have reliable transportation and ability to transport consumers Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social work, or other related human service specialized fields of study, including a BHS degree from an accredited institution Driver's license, personal auto (liability( insurance, and an acceptable recent driving record Use of your personal vehicle to transport clients What we offer: Great pay, great schedule, great benefits, and an amazing culture of inclusiveness and positivity. Burrell’s dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected in all of our content and across all of our agency. Diversity is more than a commitment at Burrell—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. HPBBH We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors. Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace. Burrell Behavioral Health is the recognized leader in Community Mental Health. Founded in 1977, our network of providers, therapists, case managers, and direct support staff serve more than 45,000 clients across 25 counties in Missouri and Arkansas. We provide comprehensive care for behavioral health clients of all ages, helping them to improve their lives through our wide-ranging continuum of care. “We believe that the conversation about behavioral health is paramount. There are few conversations facing our communities more critical than behavioral health. As the conversation evolves, Burrell is committed to being a leader in this post-stigma world.” -C.J. Davis, President & CEO, Burrell Behavioral Health