Homeless Assertive Outreach Worker
Core
Proactively engage and collaborate with people sleeping rough to identify personal aspirations and work towards their expressed goals, providing immediate support for safety, shelter, food, warmth, and medical needs.
Role type
Assertive Outreach Worker (Homelessness)
Builds
Client-led, goal-focused case plans aligned with a shared one-plan approach
Domain
Social Services / Homelessness Support / Housing First
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Crisis intervention, Trauma-informed care, Case management, Assessment and monitoring, Housing program knowledge, Safety screening
Preferred skills
Experience with complex needs, Knowledge of evidence-based practice for rough sleepers
Responsibilities
Proactively engage people sleeping rough in places they are staying or agreed locations, Respond to immediate needs including safety, shelter, food, warmth, and medical support, Develop and review client-led, goal-focused case plans
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, direct client contact