Position Summary:
The Triage Outreach Worker is accountable for conducting the intake of and assessing areas of need for new guests and unsheltered individuals, creating an Individual Service Plan and coordinating services with both internal services and outside providers. The person entering this role will be conducting extensive street outreach work, working to reduce the number of men and women who are sleeping outside, assisting guests to stabilize and to achieve stable housing as quickly as possible. This is a full-time position requiring a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. This position works out of Quincy. The hours are 10:00am-6:00pm, Monday through Friday, with some variation as necessary and may include some weekend days. CPR certification is required and provided by FBMS. AED and First Aid may also be required and will be provided by FBMS.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Conducting outreach both on the streets and in the woods a minimum of twice a week to build professional relationships with those living outside in the city of Brockton/Quincy and surrounding areas.

• Collect and maintain data-based statistical information; Maintain accurate case records and submit written service outcome reports as needed. • Ability to strategically solve problems and work cooperatively with peers, managers and community leaders in meeting the agency’s strategic and short-term goals.

• In partnership with management and Senior Leadership, participate in strategic planning and program development. Participate in the development and revision of program specific policies; assist with the implementation of new and/or revised outreach policies and protocols.
• Coordinate appropriate linkages to available mainstream services.
• Participate in the creation and/or implementation of client driven service plans.
• Completing assessments, identifying goals and coordinating services with population; strong problem solver; able to combine respectful and assertive approach in helping guests seeking shelter to pursue plans toward movement out of homelessness; an effective advocate with external supports/organizations.
• Help guests find and achieve stable housing as quickly as possible.
• Work with community to educate providers about shelter services and appropriate/inappropriate referrals and to encourage phone referrals and scheduling of intake appointments.
• Provide support, crisis intervention, mediation and service coordination.
• Demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality pertaining to case records and information.
• Attend and participate in staff and collaborative meetings with partner agencies and trainings as required.

Job Type: Full-time

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