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Outreach Worker, Springfield (See the MHA website for complete job description) General Information Job Title: Outreach Worker Location: 995 Worthington Street Springfield, MA, 01109 United States Employee Type: FT Job Category: Outreach Worker Industry: Non-Profit Contact Information Name: Jennifer Rivera Phone: 413-233-5397 Email: jerivera@mhainc.org Description MHA is hiring immediately for a Outreach worker. The outreach worker will provide outreach, assessment and engagement to referrals and potential referrals to Permanent Supported Housing /Community Support for Persons Experiencing Chronic Homelessness. Connect chronically homeless participants with MHA housing first programs and provide on-going housing stabilization. Perform responsibilities professionally, in accordance with MHA\'s Core Values (Respect, Integrity, and Compassion), policies, practices, program funding and applicable regulatory agency guidelines. Outreach Worker Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Valid driver\'s license, sufficient automobile insurance, acceptable driving record, and a safe reliable vehicle during working hours. Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time, prioritize tasks, take initiative, follow through, and work cooperatively as a member of a team. Good oral, written, computer, and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to adapt to the changing needs of the program participants. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, caring, and compassion. Must be at least 18 years old. Hours: 11:30a-7:30p Outreach workers Must Have Valid driver\'s license Automobile insurance with your name listed as an insured Driver No more than 3 violations within the past 3 years on your driving record A safe reliable vehicle during working hours EEOC Statement: MHA Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MHA Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.