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Lincoln County Houseless Outreach and Resource Navigator in Newport, Oregon
Houseless Outreach and Resource Navigator
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Houseless Outreach and Resource Navigator
Salary
$21.56 - $28.99 Hourly
Location
Lincoln County, OR
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
24-62 (718)
Department
Health and Human Services
Division
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Opening Date
09/13/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Position Summary
The Lincoln County Health and Human Services Department is looking for someone to join their team as a Houseless Outreach and Resource Navigator. There are members of our community who qualify for needed services, but they need to be told about them. This person will help us expand care to one of our most vulnerable populations.
The person in this role will a ssess the physical health, mental health, and social support needs of unhoused individuals supported by the Lincoln County Shelter Program. They will provide services to those supported in the Emergency Winter Shelters and those identified through outreach efforts.
This position is also responsible for p roviding navigational support for identified individuals (i.e., linkage, monitoring, advocacy, documentation), as needed.
HHS Building on Highway 101
Hourly wage: $21.56 - $28.99 DOE
Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
11% County Contribution into 401(k).
Fully Funded Health Savings Account.
$40,000 County Paid Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Programs.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
Screening and Service Planning:
Screen unhoused individuals for the social determinants of health, using tools identified by the HHS Department.
Determine health and social support needs.
Develop plans to address resources and support needs.
Document findings according to procedures established by the County HHS Department.
Linkage and Monitoring:
Carry out the traditional functions associated with service navigation to include linkage, monitoring, and advocacy.
Provide coaching utilizing motivational interviewing strategies to encourage individuals to register for and accept available services and supports.
Assist individuals with Medicaid/Oregon Health Plan coverage application.
Link/refer individuals to needed services using electronic platforms determined by the County HHS Department.
Monitor, track, and report on the status and progress of identified individuals.
Respond to referrals from health care providers or community partners to support people with economic, logistical, and other non-clinical barriers to accessing care.
Outreach:
Assist in development and presentation of educational material for clients.
Outreach by phone, online, or in-person to identify unhoused individuals who are not currently supported by existing resources.
Participate in the annual Point in Time Count.
Other functions:
Maintain division productivity level standard as established for this position.
Provide specialized services as needed; assist in providing training to new employees.
Attend team meetings, participate in quality improvement projects, and attend trainings as needed.
Collect data, as directed, that is relevant to the operation of shelter and outreach efforts.
“Houselessness is a community problem, the community has to help solve it – and they will.”
-Jayne Romero, Director of Health and Human Services
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Education Level
High School Diploma / GED
Minimum Experience Level
Two- Three years experience in a Health and Human Services setting working with marginalized or vulnerable populations.
Substitution Note: Any satisfactory combination of experience, training and education which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the work, as determined by the Health and Human Services Director.
Certifications
Specifics: Must be able to obtain OHP Assistance Certification within six months of employment.
Driver’s License
Oregon Driver's License required, must obtain within 30 days of hire.
Desirable Qualifications: Bilingual and/or bicultural competencies for the Latino population are preferred.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to hr@co.lincoln.or.us
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Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee. Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are available. A 401K retirement plan is also provided. The County's current contribution rate is 11%.
Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 - 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.
Agency
Lincoln County
Address
210 SW Second St. Newport, Oregon, 97365
Phone
541-265-4157 541-265-0375
Website
http://www.co.lincoln.or.us