Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
Job overview
The Street Outreach Coordinator role involves conducting outreach and case management to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness in multiple counties, focusing on engagement and service linkage.
Responsibilities and impact
The coordinator will assist homeless individuals in accessing community resources, perform case management including intake and assessment, coordinate with social service agencies, maintain data in relevant systems, provide crisis intervention, and support team members with peer-led staffing.
Experience and skills
Requires three years of experience supporting homeless individuals or households, preferably with lived experience in homelessness, justice system, or substance abuse; preferred certification as a Certified Peer Specialist or CPS-AD; strong relationship-building, crisis intervention, and organizational skills are essential.
Job location and travel
The position serves Clarke, Jackson, Barrow, and Walton Counties, implying a community-based outreach role likely involving travel within these areas.
Unique job features
The job prioritizes candidates with lived experience in homelessness or recovery, involves peer-led staffing, and requires managing data in specialized systems like HMIS and WebBGAS.
Company overview
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems is a community-based organization that provides mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse services. They generate revenue through government funding, grants, and service fees. Established in 1983, the company has a long history of offering comprehensive care and support to individuals and families in need. Their mission is to promote the well-being of the community by ensuring access to high-quality behavioral health services.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your direct experience working with unsheltered homeless individuals and families, emphasizing case management, outreach, and service linkage skills relevant to Clarke, Jackson, Barrow, and Walton Counties.
Focus on showcasing your ability to build rapport and trust with vulnerable populations, your knowledge of community resources, and your lived experience with homelessness, substance use disorder, or mental illness as these are prioritized.
Apply through multiple platforms including Advantage Behavioral Health Systems' corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s exposure and increase your chances of being noticed.
Connect with current employees in the Street Outreach or Behavioral Health divisions on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent outreach initiatives they’ve shared or asking about their experiences supporting the homeless community to start meaningful conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'case management,' 'service linkage,' 'peer support,' 'crisis intervention,' 'HMIS,' and 'community resources' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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