Homeless Street Outreach Worker
Company: Access Services
Location: Plymouth Meeting
Posted on: February 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Access Services is hiring a
Homeless Street Outreach Worker for our Street Outreach team based
out of Plymouth Meeting, PA. Access Services is a human services
non-profit, providing a range of housing social services and public
health support to our local communities across Montgomery County,
PA. Learn more about our work here: Housing and Homeless Services -
Access Services. Hear stories about a day on the job from our
current Street Outreach team members HERE! Do you have a strong
passion for housing equity, and helping those in your community who
are currently experiencing homelessness? Are you a person who
values being present with others on their hardest days, and willing
to work with a team to find short term resources, and long-term
solutions for those who we serve? As a Homeless Street Outreach
Worker, your daily work will involve taking initiative to respond
to individuals who report as homeless in Montgomery County,
organizing, and coordinating services for them. You will apply the
Access Services holistic philosophy of care in the services you
provide to meet the needs of individuals and families. As a
Homeless Street Outreach Worker, you will be a bridge between those
in need to housing and resources, so you will be using assessment
and screening tools. This will enable the people you serve be
connected to the resources they need, while continually maintaining
the goals of ensuring safety, and the pursuit of stability and
wellness for those you serve. Requirements Key Responsibilities of
the Homeless Street Outreach Worker: Engage individuals and
families reporting homelessness in order to connect them with
supports. Complete electronic health record case notes and
documentation related to the program. Participate in on call
schedule and provide support to partners who are on call as needed
Pursue individuals reporting homelessness in the community, and
engage them creatively in a manner that supports effective
screening, assessment and links them to support. Assist in
prioritization of shelter referrals. Build collaboration with
Montgomery County community partners. Attend county, committee and
consumer meetings as needed. Facilitate collaboration across
different systems in order to provide support in complex scenarios.
Attend regular team meetings and case reviews. Complete all
outcomes, statistical reports and billing documents as needed.
Comply with program and Your Way Home policies and regulations.
This position requires a valid U.S. license and the ability to
travel across Montgomery County during the course of a normal
workday using their personal vehicle and/or an agency owned vehicle
to successfully carry out the expectations of this position.
Employee is expected to always drive safely as described in the
Motor Vehicle Safety policy. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM, with
on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis with members of the
Homeless Outreach team. This client-facing position does not
include remote or hybrid work schedule options; a full-time,
on-site presence is necessary due to the nature of the role and
responsibilities. Location: This is a community based position that
involves daily travel across Montgomery County, PA with an office
based in Plymouth Meeting, PA. This position requires the
willingness and ability to travel daily regardless of where one
resides. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in social
work or a related field required. Experience: Experience working
with individuals with instability or who struggle with wellness is
desirable. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to communicate
well, and to develop positive, creative and programmatic goals.
Ability to direct and prioritize own work and be flexible.
Knowledge of homeless and housing system and the ability to enhance
understanding to maximize the level of service delivery. Skill in
person centered screening and assessment Ability to work as part of
a team. Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use technology and
platforms (such as an electronic health record) are required as an
essential part of the position. Essential Working
Conditions/Physical Demands (review/confirm): Work in program sites
and the community routinely providing direct care and/or support
with individuals. Stand, sit or run by self, or to provide proper
care and supervision with an individual. Able to move and stay with
an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and
community, both at near and far distances, even when an individual
may struggle to meet identified expectations. Able to assist an
individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size. Walk,
climb stairs by self, or to provide direct care and/or support.
Work in a standard office environment, and utilize desktop computer
equipment on a daily basis. Able to lift or move items associated
with sedentary work and light work (exert up to 20 lbs.) Benefits
Compensation: $19.50/hourly starting rate, with increases based on
education and experience in the field. Our full-time comprehensive
benefits package includes: Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances,
HSA/FSA, 401k program. Tuition Reimbursement. 20 Days PTO
(vacation, sick days), 7 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays.
Mileage/Toll Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites.
Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Catastrophic Sick
Leave, Paid Parental Leave. Employee Assistance Program
(telehealth/in person). Referral Bonuses up to $750 per hire.
College tuition discounts, Credit Union perks, retail discounts.
Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer HSO1
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