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Eliot Community Human Services

Engagement Counselor - Homeless Services

Case Management & AdvocacyPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeSpringfield, MO, USA$48k - $55k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in the Healing Arts or Education is required.
  • At least one year of experience working with adults with mental illness and knowledge of homelessness is required.
  • A valid Massachusetts driver's license is required.
  • Familiarity with challenges related to homelessness, substance use, mental illness, and trauma is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform outreach and engagement activities to identify homeless individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use needs who are living in public places, drop-in centers, meal sites, and shelters.
  • Provide clinical services such as crisis intervention and counseling, and concrete services such as warm clothing, blankets, and food to reduce risk of harm on the streets.
  • Encourage use of housing resources, meal sites, shelters, and other services and entitlements, and facilitate linkage.
  • Maintain current knowledge of local public and private resources, including housing, residential programs, and community organizations, and maintain positive working relationships with their representatives.
  • Engage clients using a client-centered, harm-reduction, and Housing First framework.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in the Healing Arts or Education is a plus.

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