PATH COORDINATOR

Job Title: PATH Coordinator
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Cookeville TN (Putnam County)
Company: Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System (VBHCS)

Job Summary

An opening is available for a dedicated, full-time PATH Coordinator in Putnam County. This field-based role focuses on street and community outreach to identify, engage, and provide comprehensive case management for individuals experiencing homelessness. The coordinator will utilize a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to help clients secure stable housing and achieve recovery goals while meeting all grant requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Outreach & Engagement: Conduct regular street and community outreach to identify and enroll eligible participants in homeless encampments, shelters, and community locations.
• Case Management: Maintain an active caseload, conduct screening of referrals, and develop individualized service plans focused on housing stability and recovery.
• Resource Connection: Assist clients in accessing emergency shelters, temporary housing, and permanent housing resources.
• Community Collaboration: Partner with the CoC, Coordinated Assessment, and other community agencies. Participate in case conferences and mediate with natural support systems.
• Reporting & Compliance: Adhere to PATH scope of services, client confidentiality guidelines, and VBH policies. Complete daily supervisor updates and maintain timely documentation to meet grant objectives.

Work Environment

• Field-based role requiring travel and exposure to various weather conditions while conducting outreach in shelters and encampments.
• Staff are expected to wear appropriate outreach attire, including comfortable clothing, agency identification, and closed-toe shoes.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience: Experience working in a community setting with adults who have severe and persistent mental disabilities.
• Knowledge & Skills: Must have an understanding of psychotropic medications and their side effects. Experience working directly with the homeless population is helpful.