Mobile Outreach BSW - Homeless Outreach (25-101)

Position: Mobile Outreach BSW - HOT

FTE: Full-time Non-Exempt

Unit: UAW

Department/Location: Homeless Outreach Team

Compensation:$26.04 - $34.52 hourly.Final job offer is based on several factors (internal equity skills education experience and credentials).

Additional compensation: 10% premium pay. $2 shift differential when working Saturdays

This position is anticipated to be a three-year contract.

Attractive Benefits Package: Four health insurance plans 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance plans 13 paid holidays Generous PTO Professional development Tuition reimbursement Professional License reimbursement Defined contribution retirement plan Employee Assistance program Life and voluntary life insurance options Short and Long term disability Approved site for loan forgiveness (based on position and department): NHSC STAR Loan Repayment Behavioral Health Loan Repayment MI Kids Now Loan Repayment and much more!

Network180 employees make a difference in peoples lives every day making our community a better place to live.We are the Behavioral Health Community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health substance abuse treatment coordination and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others.

The Mobile Outreach BSW will help to engage individuals who are experiencing homelessness mental illness and/or substance use disorders using Motivational Interviewing while working alongside other professionals as part of the Grand Rapids Homeless Outreach Team (HOT). They will also provide crisis intervention and assessments to help link consumers to needed services and supports.Other tasks may include linking consumers to housing resources employment opportunities food medical services and other basic needs.

The Mobile Outreach BSW will be a part of the Grand Rapids Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) a team focused on the holistic needs of the citys homeless population. The team responds together to assist with community needs focusing on engagement and jail diversion. The team consists of firefighters and clinical specialists. HOT is a problem-solving team that helps to engage educate and link homeless individuals to community resources.

This position is full-time 40 hours a week working four 10-hour shifts from 6:00am to 4:00pm including every other Saturday. There are no on-call or holiday requirements for this position. This assignment is in person at the HOT Office 410 Barnett St NE Grand Rapids MI 49503

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Social Work. Licensed in the State of Michigan as a licensed or limited licensed bachelors social worker OR be eligible for a limited license as stated above and obtain that licensure within three (3) months of hire.

Possession of a valid drivers license and access to reliable transportation for job related use.

Thorough working knowledge of the practices and principles of psychological emotional and sociological assessment and diagnosis.

Thorough working knowledge of professional ethics and standards of practice.

Computer skills including word processing spreadsheets email database management and data entry skills.

Demonstrated experience communicating clearly and concisely in stressful situations.

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.

Full licensure in the State of Michigan as a licensed bachelors social worker.

One year of experience in community-based crisis intervention.

Three years of post-undergraduate experience.

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Job interviews are being conducted in person or via the internet. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. For a detailed job description and responsibilities please review the job description. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates in E-Verify.

Network180 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace which includes the prohibition of medical and recreational marijuana use. Successful completion of a drug screen is part of our background check process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department ator.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.