HOMELESS OUTREACH SPECIALIST

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur in two weeks on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

Salary Range:

$21.57 - $28.90 Hourly

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pay Increases occur in July
• 12 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.17% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:
Community Health & Human Services / Homeless Solutions

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Job Number:

RC#901831

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to engage and assist homeless and near homeless individuals, families, and youth in services to end their homelessness. Specialists work with individuals and families daily and provide services to keep them housed or to rapidly rehouse them. Services include:

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assistance obtaining an Arizona ID, birth certificate or social security card
• Provision of basic necessities such as emergency shelter, food, water, toiletries and bus passes
• Connections to mental health resources and medical care
• Connections to employment resources and the city's Tempe Works jobs program
• Housing planning and navigation to secure permanent housing
• Coordinating heat relief services during intense summer months

Assisting individuals involved in Mental Health Court

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Requires one (1) year of full-time experience conducting street outreach, case management, navigation, behavioral health support and/or substance abuse treatment working with individuals/families experiencing homelessness and/or other vulnerable populations. Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills are preferred.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Requires high school diploma, GED or equivalency. Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in social work and/or psychology is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license at the time of application
• Fingerprint Clearance Card from State of Arizona within six (6) months of hire.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history background investigation
• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
• Post offer/pre-employment physical
• Police background check

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non- Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.