North County Outreach Specialists

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and case management to unsheltered homeless individuals, focusing on Safe Parking and Supportive Services to Veterans clients.
• Utilize New Beginnings' integrated approach for Street-Based Outreach to assess client needs, provide immediate interventions, and connect clients to appropriate services.
• Perform screening assessments, make appropriate referrals, and connect clients to social services.
• Manage substantial documentation requirements related to client services.
• Represent New Beginnings in a diplomatic and professional manner with partners, funders, law enforcement, and other agencies.
• Participate in a cross-agency, multidisciplinary approach to engage the hardest-to-serve homeless individuals and connect them to services.
• Travel between different sites within Santa Barbara County, generally co-located in the Santa Maria office.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Valid California Class C Driver’s License at time of appointment.
• Experience in a social services setting with working knowledge of case management systems and planning techniques.
• Knowledge of housing resources, subsidy programs, entitlements, and services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Experience working with homeless individuals and families is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders is highly desirable.
• Bilingual Spanish language skills preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check and meet insurance carrier driving requirements.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Frequent fieldwork in outdoor environments, including vehicle encampments.
• Ability to observe client behavior, recognize changes, and respond appropriately.
• Ability to work irregular hours, evenings, and weekends as program needs require.

Pay

Starting salary is $23 – $28 per hour, with medical and dental benefits provided, 403(b) contribution and matching, and generous paid time off.

Schedule

Work hours are Monday – Friday, 9-5, although there will be some nighttime and weekend hours on occasion to attend community events, conduct early morning or late-night collaborative outreach efforts, or attend to emergent client and administrative needs.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits provided.
• 403(b) contribution and matching.
• Generous paid time off.

Application Process

To apply, send your resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references to hr@sbnbcc.org. If you are a good fit, we will contact you to schedule an interview.