Street Outreach Worker
Company: Behavioral Health Response
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Summary: The Street
Outreach Worker engages high-risk individuals in the community to
mediate conflicts, prevent retaliatory violence, and connect
individuals with vital services and support. Using lived experience
and community credibility, this role helps to build safer, more
stable neighborhoods. Job Responsibilities: Conduct outreach in
high-risk areas (parks, neighborhoods, schools, hospitals). Mediate
and resolve conflicts between individuals or groups. Respond to
critical incidents 24/7, including shootings or threats of
violence. Maintain a caseload of up to 15 participants and provide
ongoing engagement. Connect individuals to case management,
housing, employment, and health services. Maintain detailed
activity logs and engagement tracking. Participate in community
events and restorative practices like peace circles. All other
duties as assigned. Education, Experience, and Skills Required:
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required;
relevant life experience is strongly considered. Experience:
Credible connection to the community and experience navigating
systems of violence. Skills: Strong interpersonal and conflict
mediation skills. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
on a rotating schedule. Trauma-informed and culturally competent
approach. At BHR, we believe that every team member has an integral
role in the lifesaving treatment we provide. We are a trauma
informed agency, and we hire people who are passionate about our
mission and are committed to improving the lives of those we serve
through our trauma informed models of practice. Behavioral Health
Response is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants
without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion,
creed, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, genetic information, veteran status, marital status,
national origin, or any other legally protected status.
Keywords: Behavioral Health Response, Saint Peters , Street Outreach Worker, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
