Path Outreach Specialist

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board

Job Location:

Hampton, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Path Outreach Specialist

Annual Salary $48317

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30a-5:00 pm (Winter shelter season alters hours)

Are you passionate about positively impacting the communitys mental health and well-being As a full-time Path Outreach Specialist at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board you can directly support individuals in need and connect them with essential services. This onsite position in Newport News VA offers a salary of $48317 providing a stable and rewarding career in the healthcare industry. Join our team and be part of a professional customer-focused environment dedicated to excellence in service delivery.

You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Competitive Salary Paid Time Off Employee Discounts and the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in mental health outreach.

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board: Who We Are

Since 1971 the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality essential and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with mental illness developmental disabilities and substance use disorders.

What would you do as a Path Outreach Specialist

As a PATH Outreach Specialist at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board you will play a crucial role in supporting homeless client populations living with mental illness or substance use disorders. Your responsibilities will include conducting outreach psychological assessments and developing personalized care plans. You will provide essential services such as advocacy crisis intervention medication supervision and daily living support to ensure clients holistic well-being. By offering assistance with basic physical financial social and personal needs you will make a direct and meaningful impact on improving the lives of those in vulnerable situations.

Join our team and be part of a compassionate and empathetic environment dedicated to serving the community excellently.

What you need to be successful

To excel as a PATH Outreach Specialist at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board candidates must possess a Bachelors Degree in Human Services (such as Social Work Psychology or Counseling) and at least one year of experience working with homeless populations or five years of equivalent work experience. Additionally having a valid Drivers License is crucial for carrying out outreach activities and transporting clients when necessary. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building rapport with clients and collaborating with service providers. Conducting assessments developing care plans and providing crisis intervention requires a compassionate and empathetic approach.

Attention to detail organizational skills and the ability to work independently within a team environment are critical attributes for success in this vital role.

The knowledge and skills required for the position are:

Bachelors Degree in Human Services (such as Social Work Psychology or Counseling) and one year of experience working with the target population or
Five years of equivalent work experience
Valid Drivers License

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity

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Path Outreach Specialist Annual Salary $48317Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30a-5:00 pm (Winter shelter season alters hours) Are you passionate about positively impacting the communitys mental health and well-being As a full-time Path Outreach Specialist at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Bo...