Street Outreach Coordinator (2) at Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services – Klamath Falls, Oregon

The Street Outreach Coordinator works as a member of KTHFS Street Outreach team to provide outreach, recovery and re-entry support, identification, referral and other community based supportive services to Native Americans/Alaskan Natives who are impacted by substance abuse, homelessness, mental illness, or incarceration.

The Street Outreach Coordinator’s primary work location will be mobile with the main work location being the street outreach trailer(s). This location could vary based on scheduling and need. The coordinator may be assigned to work from other alternate locations based on need.

The Street Outreach Coordinator will provide harm reduction supplies, collect intake data, and facilitate referrals to KTHFS services as well as other needed services in the community.

Minimum Qualifications: Failure to comply with minimum position requirements may result in termination of employment.

• REQUIRED to possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent. (Must submit copy of diploma or transcripts with application.)

• REQUIRED to model a clean and sober lifestyle both on and off the job.

• REQUIRED to have one (1) year experience working with adults with addiction, re-entering the community from incarceration and/or mental health challenges, or homelessness.

• REQUIRED to have computer experience. Emphasis will be in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and work in a networked environment.

• REQUIRED to possess and maintain a valid Oregon Driver’s License, (out of state applicants must receive ODL within 90 days of hire), have good driving record and be insurable by the Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services’ vehicle insurance policy. Must be able to drive in adverse weather conditions. (Must submit copy of driver license with application.)

• REQUIRED to be able to safely operate and tow street outreach trailers in a manner that preserves the integrity and life of the equipment, including safe set up and tear down for transportation twice daily.

• REQUIRED to be able to maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information in accordance with regulations.

• REQUIRED to submit to a background and character investigation, as per Tribal policy. Following hire must immediately report to Human Resource any citation, arrest, conviction for a misdemeanor or felony crime.

• REQUIRED to submit to annual TB skin testing and adhere to KTHFS staff immunization policy in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control immunization recommendations for healthcare workers.

• REQUIRED to acquire and maintain BLS certification within 180 days of hire; strongly recommend certification within 90 days of hire, probationary period will be extended for a maximum of 180 days pending certification.

• REQUIRED to accept the responsibility of a mandatory reporter in accordance with the Klamath Tribes Juvenile Ordinance Title 2, Chapter 15.64 and General Council Resolution #2005 003, all Tribal staff are considered mandatory reporters.

• REQUIRED to be free from exclusion from providing Federal health care benefits including Medicare and Medicaid as per the Federal OIG and GSA exclusion lists.