STREET OUTREACH WORKER (ARPA) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/detroit/jobs/newprint/4677765) Apply STREET OUTREACH WORKER (ARPA) Salary $49,982.40 - $99,985.60 AnnuallyLocation MI, MIJob TypeAppointed-Directors-Discretion of Mayor/Leg BodyJob Number20249902929107SRDepartmentHousing & RevitalizationOpening Date10/01/2024Bargaining Unit 9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General
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DescriptionINTRODUCTIONStreet Outreach Worker is an intermediate level professional within the Housing and Revitalization Department’s (HRD) Homelessness Solutions Division that receives close direction from higher level Program Analysts and supervision from a Supervisor. The Homelessness Solutions Division is structured to meet the needs of those at risk or experiencing homelessness, focusing on those who are unsheltered. A Street Outreach Worker is responsible for responding to outreach requests from a variety of City Departments but mainly coordinating with internal HRD staff, the Detroit Police Department, the General Services Department, and the Mayor’s Office. In addition to internal departmental referrals, outreach workers will also respond to community requests for services. Once engaged, the staff will attempt diversion to a safe place. If not successful, staff will be responsible for connecting households to CAM, emergency shelter, and other community resources. All interactions must be documented in the Homelessness Information Management System (HMIS) and other databases, as directed.Examples of DutiesMAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage a daily outreach schedule to locate and perform intake with households experiencing unsheltered homelessness Interface with other city staff, including Detroit Police Officers Use a daily call list to outreach and complete case management tasks Perform on-site intake and needs assessment interviews Create client profiles and document case notes Attend resource trainings in order to be knowledgeable about community resources and about the applications needed to access them Prepare resource applications for community services on behalf of residents and tracking application submission Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with community resource organizations Gain trust and respect of clients and potential clients based on shared experience, mutual support, and perspectives. Provides street outreach in tandem with other Outreach Staff and Outreach Teams Engage clients who are defined as unsheltered in a respectful manner Mentor the client on navigating human service systems. Directly engages community partners, service providers, and landlords/property managers. Assist clients with obtaining necessary documentation required for housing placement. Assist the clients through the Housing Choice Voucher process when scoring for Rapid Rehousing, including facilitating housing placement, and attending lease signings. Assist clients through the Permanent Supportive Housing process when scoring for PSH, including obtaining documentation, attending appointments and lease signings. Assist clients in understanding and abiding by their lease obligations. City of Detroit Assist clients in obtaining furniture and other necessary household items. Complete additional tasks as needed Performs special projects and other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsAssociate's Degree or equivalent work experience Supplemental InformationAppointment term is based on availability of grant funds. Medical Plan Offering for Administrative Special Services EmployeesThe City of Detroit is pleased to continue to provide a medical plan option to our Administrative Special Services Employees for the 2020 plan year. This plan is provided by Blue Care Network of Michigan and utilizes their PCP Focus Network. This plan provides you with the opportunity to receive an enhanced level of benefits and pay less out of your paycheck for your medical plan. There are two important requirements that you should consider and understand if you should decide to enroll in this plan. You will have to choose a primary care physician that serves within the PCP Focus network. This primary care physician coordinates your care. The network includes over 22,000 Primary Care Physicians. There are also Wellness Requirements that you (the subscriber) must meet in order to remain in the enhanced level of benefit.Administrative Special Services Staff (Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:
CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
VACATION – Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year
PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.
This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.
Administrative Special Services Staff (Non-Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:
CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) Day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
VACATION – Granted on the following basis:
Terms of Service Vacation leave Earned Less than 6 months NoneAfter 6 months & (1000 work hours)5 daysAfter 1 year An additional 5 days2-5 years 10 days6-7 years 11 days8-9 years 12 days10-12 years 13 days15- years15- years
PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday
OVERTIME - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium; no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.
This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.
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