Street Outreach Caseworker

Job Summary

Beacon, Inc. is seeking a full-time (40 hours, 5 days per week) Street Outreach Caseworker to provide housing-focused case management for street-homeless individuals and families.

Responsibilities include: (1) Locating, identifying, and building relationships with un-sheltered homeless people; (2) engaging them for the purpose of providing immediate support, intervention, and connections with homeless assistance programs and/or mainstream social services & housing programs; (3) conducting housing search placement activities (4) being responsible for the documentation of all service activities, as defined by Beacon’s procedures and policies and the requirements of all applicable grants; and (5) collaboratively working with the Bloomington Police Department's Downtown Resource Officer Program. Some transportation of clients required.

This person must be actively antiracist and openly supportive of LBGTQ+ people.

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME.

Essential skills include a passion for helping people experiencing homelessness, ability to work independently and maintain professionalism, demonstrated excellence in establishing trusting relationships and building rapport, conflict resolution skills, and communication skills. Must be comfortable with being outdoors, navigating uneven terrain, lifting up to 50lbs and working in inclement weather. Proficiency with computers and ability to balance multiple priorities is also essential.

Required: Bachelor's degree in a human services field, one year of related experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Benefits include: health insurance reimbursement plan, matching retirement plan, flexible spending account, paid time off and sick leave, life/disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Beacon, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard for race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, gender identity, housing status, disability, handicaps, veteran status, or sexual orientation. People of color are especially encouraged to apply.

Beacon is a United Way Member Agency.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.90 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 vaccinations are strongly encouraged and all staff with up-to-date vaccinations are eligible for bonus sick time. While masking and vaccination are not currently required they have been and such requirements could return.