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Apply to join our team today! The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range. Pay Rate - $28.00/hr - $32.00/hr Position Purpose The Homelessness Outreach Navigator supports the City of Arvada Homelessness Resolution Case Managers with street outreach and case management activities to persons experiencing homelessness within the City of Arvada. The focus of this work is to connect individuals with resources and services to assist them with stabilizing their homelessness, mental health, substance use and primary health conditions. The Homelessness Outreach Navigator will research available services and build rapport with unsheltered community members to connect with local non-profits and other service providers to identify possible solutions for individuals in need to resolve their homelessness. Work Schedule - This is a non-benefited, part-time position (20-25 hours per week). Essential Job Functions Acts in a supportive role to the Homelessness Resolution Case Managers to assist with homelessness street outreach efforts. Acts as in-field case management to develop rapport with individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Maintains relationships with local non-profits and other service providers to identify possible solutions for individuals in need. Assists individuals in meeting basic needs for food, clothing, shelter and transportation. Assists with applications for income, housing, behavioral/substance treatment or benefits. Responds to email and phone inquiries for shelter, food, housing and other related assistance. Reaches out to eligible clients to inform them of and educate them about available services in the community while maintaining contact with individuals to support their transition out of homelessness. Supports case management and data entry in the Homelessness Management Information System (HMIS). Frequently operates a personal or City-owned motor vehicle to drive to and from work locations throughout the City. Other Job Functions Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Basic understanding of the unhoused population. Effective organizational skills. Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Knowledge Skills Abilities Preferred License & Certification A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required Work Experience/Education Required Educational Progress toward a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or other related fields and/or 60-hour training as a Peer Support Specialist. Basic understanding of the unhoused population. Effective organizational skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets the organization's requirements. Work Experience Preferred Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or other related fields and/or 60-hour training as a Peer Support Specialist. Knowledge of community organizations and experience with outreach with the unhoused community. Experience with the Homelessness Management Information System (HMIS). Other Qualifications Physical Demands Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools. Hazards Occasional hazards that are predictable or well protected against (Hazardous waste, ladders, cleaning supplies, trips and falls). Work Environment Regular exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements. The City of Arvada offers a robust Total Rewards package. To find out more details, select here. The City of Arvada does not offer benefits to temporary and/or seasonal employees. Temporary, Variable Hour and Health Plan Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours. Vision: We Dream Big and Deliver Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community. Values: Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence. Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results. The City’s Core values are in every employee’s individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values. Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City’s values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City’s policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143. The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We have consistently received Top Workplace awards since 2012. 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