Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$24/hr
Urban Affairs Coalition/One Day At A Time POSITION: Peer Outreach Worker (Part-Time, up to 25 hours per week) DEPARTMENT: ODAAT/DBH Street Outreach REPORTS TO: Outreach Program Manager (OPM) PROGRAM SUMMARY One Day At A …
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
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Engage homeless individuals in Philadelphia to assess their needs and provide linkages to health and social services. Coordinate with dispatchers, police, and business owners to deliver street outreach and maintain accurate client documentation.
Requires a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, with a preference for one year of outreach experience. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule and handle volatile situations in a public environment.
Urban Affairs Coalition/One Day At A Time
POSITION: Peer Outreach Worker (Part-Time, up to 25 hours per week)
DEPARTMENT: ODAAT/DBH Street Outreach
REPORTS TO: Outreach Program Manager (OPM)
PROGRAM SUMMARY
One Day At A Time (ODAAT) is a partner of the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC). ODAAT houses men and women who are afflicted by addiction and homelessness. Case management services and prevention for HIV/AIDS is also offered at select locations. Through our holistic array of services ODAAT, consumers can expect the support of ODAAT staff to bring systems together to help achieve positive outcomes. Staff offer support in the following areas: recovery coaching and mentoring, linkage to health and social services, transitional housing, and community outreach.
POSITION SUMMARY
Employee in this job is responsible for engaging homeless persons, determining needs, offering relevant services, and delivering follow-up. Worker will offer support to the Outreach Director, Outreach Program Manager and Outreach Coordinator in responding to calls from individuals, businesses, agencies and police regarding homeless persons on the street in Philadelphia. The candidate will engage in peer related activity to encourage and motivate change for consumers.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Respond to requests from the OCC dispatcher to engage homeless persons at specified locations
• Engage homeless individuals in the community, assess needs, and offer appropriate services
• Be thoroughly familiar with Sidewalk Ordinance
• Support those enrolled in obtaining individualized goals through such as linkages with community resources and family members
• Project a positive image of the organization and its programs to the community, and the clients served
• Work cooperatively with business owners, police, and concerned citizens to serve the needs of persons who are homeless
• Verify names of homeless persons encountered against focus list and advise dispatcher to contact ICM or assigned outreach team of changes in status of individual
• Assist with public, media and internet outreach with other staff and program volunteers to support intake into the programs and attendance at sponsored events
• Assist with planning and supporting outreach events
• Coordinate, schedule, and participate in daily street outreach team efforts
• Attend all mandated training activities
• Participate in agency-sponsored programming including locating and contacting new and existing clients weekly for scheduled events during assigned work hours
• Maintain accurate paper and computer files for all outreach contacts and correspondence related to contracts; complete all required contact and reporting forms
• Adhere to all company policies related to the Driver’s Standard Operating Procedures
• Other Duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
The employee will work in an office and public, service-delivery environment. Hectic situations can occur in the public area of the facility and in the city streets characteristic to working with the homeless community and the related concerns and situations related to homeless conditions. Potential exists for volatile and unpredictable situations to occur. May experience exposure to strong odors such as soiled clothes and poor hygiene. The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
The candidate for this position may be subject to any of the following screenings as part of the pre-employment process: Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), PA Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI fingerprint, and drug/alcohol screen.
Interested applicants should include their cover letter and resume.
(Telephone calls will not be accepted)
UAC/ODAAT is an Equal Opportunity Employer
A Home For Nonprofits
OUR MISSION The Urban Affairs Coalition unites government, business, neighborhoods, and individual initiatives to improve the quality of life in the region, build wealth in urban communities, and solve emerging issues. WHO WE ARE We are a Coalition of 80+ partner organizations, large and small, working on diverse issues that immediately affect communities. We strengthen nonprofit organizations through fiscal sponsorship, capacity building, and program evaluation; improve life chances for youth and young adults; and provide economic opportunity to low-income households, working families, and disadvantaged businesses. WHAT WE DO The Coalition shapes public policy and delivers programs that respond to urgent community needs. The problems we face are far too complex for one entity to solve on its own. Our deep community roots and strong linkages to public and private groups allow us to bring together a diverse set of resources around specific issues to drive change from the ground up. The Power of Coalition means that, together, we can accomplish what no one organization can do alone.
Offices: 1207 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, US
A Home For Nonprofits
OUR MISSION The Urban Affairs Coalition unites government, business, neighborhoods, and individual initiatives to improve the quality of life in the region, build wealth in urban communities, and solve emerging issues. WHO WE ARE We are a Coalition of 80+ partner organizations, large and small, working on diverse issues that immediately affect communities. We strengthen nonprofit organizations through fiscal sponsorship, capacity building, and program evaluation; improve life chances for youth and young adults; and provide economic opportunity to low-income households, working families, and disadvantaged businesses. WHAT WE DO The Coalition shapes public policy and delivers programs that respond to urgent community needs. The problems we face are far too complex for one entity to solve on its own. Our deep community roots and strong linkages to public and private groups allow us to bring together a diverse set of resources around specific issues to drive change from the ground up. The Power of Coalition means that, together, we can accomplish what no one organization can do alone.
Offices: 1207 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, US
