City of San Antonio

Clinical Homeless Outreach Coordinator

City of San Antonio$64K — $96K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field from an accredited institution.
  • Three years of experience in social work or a related field.
  • Valid Class 'C' Driver's License.
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Texas.

Responsibilities

  • Travel to encampments throughout San Antonio to engage with unsheltered clients.
  • Provide clinical coordination and crisis intervention to help clients navigate services and stabilize mental and physical health.
  • Conduct behavioral health assessments and develop treatment plans for clients.
  • Coordinate with various organizations to enhance service delivery and outreach efforts.
  • Foster community partnerships to improve the effectiveness of outreach programs.
  • Analyze data and policies to prepare reports and deliver presentations.
  • Input data into relevant databases.

Benefits

  • Subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees.
  • Paid disability benefits and life insurance coverage.
  • Automatic participation in a pension program with a 2-to-1 match.
Full Job Description
Salary: $64,097.02 - $96,145.66 Annually
Location : 2805 E COMMERCE SAN ANTONIO,TX 78203, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Homeless Services & Strategy
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/17/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and monitoring development plans and support services for unsheltered homeless clients to help them obtain housing and achieve self-sufficiency through street outreach. Provides case management and monitors client participation and progress, assisting them in overcoming barriers and enhancing their employment and housing potential and opportunities. Exercises direct supervision.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Locations
Claude Black Community Center - 2805 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX (78203)

Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday with occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.
Essential Job Functions

  • Travels to encampment sites and locations throughout San Antonio where the unsheltered population resides and proactively initiates non-judgmental conversations to create and maintain relationships and provide a consistent presence.
  • Provides clinical coordination, case management, and crisis intervention services to assist clients with service navigation, employment, and stabilizing their mental health and medical situations, including mental illness, substance use disorders, or other medical concerns.
  • Conducts assessments and diagnosis of behavioral health disorders, develops behavioral health treatment plans, and provides counseling for families, couples, and individuals enrolled in the homeless outreach program.
  • Coordinates with community organizations, neighborhood associations, government organizations, faith-based organizations, council district offices, Homeless Hotline, 311, law enforcement, the SAPD San Antonio Fear Free Environment Unit, and other service providers, which involves attending meetings and events outside normal work hours.
  • Develops strong community partnerships that enhance the homeless outreach program's effectiveness.
  • Analyzes complex data, policies, practices, systems, and procedures; develops recommendations; prepares reports; and delivers presentations.
  • Collects and inputs data into databases.
  • Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other social services programs from an accredited college or university.
  • Three (3) years of experience in social work or related experience.
  • Valid Class "C" Driver's License.
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor (LCSW-S) Certification
  • One (1) year of supervisory experience.
  • Experience with homeless outreach and/or homeless services.
  • Experience with unsheltered population.
  • Experience with Harm Reduction techniques.
  • Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and Motivational interviewing techniques.
  • Willing to work outside of normal work hours during periods of inclement weather and/or city closure.

Applicant Information
  • Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
  • Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
  • Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
  • If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of counseling, psychology, ethics, and social services theory and methodology.
  • Knowledge of standard program evaluation methods and reporting procedures.
  • Knowledge of Housing First and Harm Reduction practices.
  • Knowledge of techniques related to counseling, motivational interviewing, and de-escalation.
  • Knowledge physical health, mental health, and substance use disorders.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, City management and their staff, colleagues, students, parents, clients, and the general public.
  • Ability to select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
  • Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations.
  • Ability to work primarily outside in homeless encampments, often located in drainage culverts, highway underpasses, wooded areas, parks, etc.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:
  • Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
  • Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

About City of San Antonio

The City of San Antonio is the seventh most populous city in the United States and the second most populous city in Texas, with a population of 1,547,253. It is the seat of Bexar County and includes portions of the surrounding counties. San Antonio is the center of the San Antonio–New Braunfels metropolitan statistical area. Commonly referred to as Greater San Antonio, the metropolitan area has a population of over 2.5 million based on the 2019 U.S. census estimate, making it the 24th-largest metropolitan area in the United States and third-largest in Texas. San Antonio was founded in 1718 as a Spanish colonial mission and fortress. It became the first chartered civil settlement in present-day Texas in 1731. The city is home to five Fortune 500 companies and the South Texas Medical Center, the only medical research and care provider in the South Texas region.
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