+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | +------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | | ::: {v:shape="x0000s1026"} | | | | ::: | | | +------------------------------------------------------------------+ | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

UNION STATION HOMELESS SERVICES

[Position Description

]{arial",sans-serif"=""}

---

TITLE: Employment Status:

HOPE Team Street Outreach and Services Liaison Regular

Full Time

DEPARTMENT:

Program Reg. Hours Worked:

40 / Week

REPORTS TO: Non-Exempt

CES Manager

---

**[JOB SUMMARY[: [The HOPE Team Street Outreach and Services Liaison will join the Pasadena HOPE Team, 5 days per week, to provide outreach, engagement and linkage to services. The Outreach Liaison will outreach individuals experiencing homelessness on the streets of Pasadena who may often be in crisis and experiencing symptoms of mental health and/or substance use disorders. The Outreach [Liaison will be trained in Pro-ACT, assist with de-escalation and promote best possible outcomes, acknowledging the individuals communication style and right to self-determination. [This program will incorporate the principles of harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care. All services provided are to be culturally responsive and person centered.

[ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE[, but are not limited to the following:** ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}

Conducts outreach activities to engage chronically homeless individuals.

Conducts standardized screening VI-SPDAT

Consults with HOPE team and DMH (Department of Mental Health) to assess any behaviors that may warrant an LPS assessment or hold.

Provide follow-up support, linkage, referrals, and crisis intervention to all individuals contracted through the HOPE team until they are connected to housing navigation and case management through CES.

Assist individuals with referrals to supportive services including, but not limited to, mental health, health, substance abuse, employment, etc.

Assists individuals with accessing community resources related to bridge housing.

Interventions may include filling medications, transportation to appointments, reconnecting with family, and more.

Electronically document services and complete data entry into HMIS database.

[]{style="f

"}