Full Time

Monday - Friday

8:30am - 5:00pm

Pay $18 - $23

Comprehensive Life Resources is looking for a qualified Homeless Outreach Worker to join our team in Downtown Tacoma.

We offer: Medical, dental, and vision with 100% paid premiums for employees, 11 paid holidays, Mileage reimbursement, 403(b)-retirement plan, and Tuition Assistance, Continuing education programs, and Health club reimbursement.

Function: Provide outreach and case management services to homeless persons with chronic mental illness and substance abuse issues. Serves as a member of the organization that welcomes, engages, and serves individuals with complex wellness needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide outreach and case management direct services to chronically mentally ill homeless persons.
• Assume responsibility for assigned consumers, ensuring follow-up on referrals for necessary services and facilitate continuity of care.
• Provide services designed to enhance home fullness and community survival skills for consumers.
• Participate in intake assessments and treatment planning for consumers.
• Provide an inventory of housing resources and working agreements with local housing providers for increased accessibility to housing resources.
• Provide education to facilities, professionals, and other caregivers.
• Ensure that ethical and professional standards of practice are maintained.
• Maintain clinical records and provide reports in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Participate in Adult Services meetings and activities as required. Coordinate work with other staff.
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to increasing competence and knowledge in the mental health field.

Qualifications:

• All new hires will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
• One year relevant experience in mental health related field.
• Experience in the provision of case management services that demonstrate the ability to work with the mentally ill homeless population.
• WA State credential/license.
• Valid driver’s license; proof of insurance

Comprehensive Life Resources is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability status, and any other applicable legally protected characteristics and or class.