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Outreach Support Worker

South HollandOn site20 hours/week<3months

A team within a healthcare organization is looking for a colleague for a temporary assignment with the Outreach Team. You will work with clients on concrete steps towards greater stability and self-reliance.

What you will do. The Outreach Team supports people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. You will provide support to young people with complex support needs, people for whom appropriate care is not readily available, and young people in untenable housing situations who are at risk of losing their homes. You will work on de-escalating threatening situations and restoring stability. You will assess needs and ensure that the right support is initiated as quickly as possible.

You will collaborate with various parties and contribute practically to what is needed to offer individuals new perspectives.

Your activities will include:

  • speaking with clients
  • assessing the situation and support needs
  • organizing and initiating appropriate funding
  • arranging shelter to prevent people from becoming homeless

In short: You will work directly on providing basic necessities and help clients towards greater stability and perspective.

Profile

  • minimum of a relevant mbo-4 healthcare diploma
  • able to handle casework collaboratively with the team
  • resilient and not easily deterred
  • willing to go the extra mile for clients in crisis situations
  • a positive Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is required

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