Job Description
Job Description
We are currently seeking an On-Call Outreach Specialist:
Purpose:
· Provide services to homeless individuals encountered in the Cafe during hours mandated by the City of Philadelphia’s Coordinated Cafe Initiative.
· Engage homeless persons into accepting appropriate services, which may include the facilitation of voluntary/involuntary hospitalizations and/or referrals to other supports.
· Implement the overall mission, values and beliefs of Horizon House in all aspects of the job.
Supervision Received:
· Receives direct supervision from the Supervisor, Hope Café.
Supervision Exercised:
· N/A
Requirements:
· High School diploma or GED and a minimum of (3) years of relevant experience in substance abuse counseling; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
· Experience in working with Drug and Alcohol affected clients preferred
· Strong interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
· Mental Health knowledge desired
Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer