Homeless/Healthcare Outreach Specialist

The Catholic Charities SWLA (CCSWLA) Homeless/Healthcare Outreach Program works to reach people who might not otherwise seek assistance or come to the attention of the homelessness service system while ensuring that people¿s basic needs are met while supporting them along pathways toward housing stability.
The Homeless/Healthcare Outreach Specialist conducts street outreach to engage with individuals experiencing homelessness who may be disconnected from mainstream services and support. Our street outreach efforts are person-centered, trauma-informed and culturally responsive. CCSWLA serves as an access point for individuals/families to the Coordinated Entry System, which are based off HUD¿s guidelines and are Housing First oriented. Clients are also connected to supportive services such as access to temporary or permanent housing, SNAP, Medicaid, medical and behavioral health services, social security, identification cards, birth certificates, access to food, water, clothing, shower and laundry services. CCSWLA can also provide mediation services between family members, hosts and/or landlords along with assistance with identifying natural supports that could provide alternative housing and coordination of transportation services.