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Client Engagement Specialist,2nd Shift
Job Location:
Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Become a Part of Something Big!
The Client Engagement Specialist2nd Shift will provide direct service to individuals who utilize Respiro by way of outreach and engagement to seek specifically to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with permanent housing physical and mental health services and other necessary resources to assist in ending their homelessness. Respiro is a transitional shelter operated by Keys to Change. Respiro is intended to be a 24-hour space where those who are unhoused and unsheltered are able to have a place of respite as they engage in services necessary to end their homelessness.
II. Essential Functions
Customer Service: committed to treating all clients visitors and staff with dignity and respect.
Use critical thinking to collectively problem-solve with clients to remove barriers to housing.
Provide accurate and comprehensive information to clients.
Effective communication skills written and verbal with a variety of audiences and a range of personality types.
Assist the Keys to Change Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) to coordinate appropriate care for clients who may need a higher level of care.
Monitor shower and restrooms utilization to ensure access to all clients.
Participate in mandatory trainings and weekly meetings.
Maintain an organized work area.
Enforce all Client Rights and Responsibilities and abide by Keys to Change Policy and Procedures.
Engage clients with a welcoming and positive attitude.
Update resources regularly to ensure accurate information distribution.
Apply critical thinking in finding quick solutions to individual homelessness.
Assist clients assigned to navigators/case managers with document collection and uploading to HMIS when those staff are offsite.
Document client interactions in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) clearly and effectively.
III. Minimum Qualifications
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of one year of relevant employment experience knowledge of homeless resources and the ability to work with individuals with diverse needs.
Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally work as a team player and at times independently; the ability to multitask work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a calm demeanor in high-stress situations. Must demonstrate personal responsibility and integrity; show initiative and an ability to work independently with a sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Required Functional Abilities
Written and verbal communication skills (Spanish a plus).
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff clients and other external contacts.
Ability to handle sensitive material maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and displaying sound judgment.
Valid Drivers License/Clean 3-year MVR.
Mobility sufficient to conduct regular duties within a normal office environment.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds in order to safely manage office supplies and equipment.
At Keys to Change employment means contributing to real solutions that make homelessness rare brief and non-recurring across Maricopa County. Our work is guided by our mission of using the power of collaboration to create solutions to end homelessness. Staff across frontline and operational roles support prevention intervention and access to housing with each position connected to measurable outcomes.
We are looking for people who value collaboration accountability customer service and practical problem-solving and who want their work to contribute to lasting change.
Keys to Change is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers an attractive health and benefits package for our employees including towards monthly premiums for Health Dental Long- and Short-Term Disability and Life insurance (employee only) Paid Time Off 403b 8 Paid Holidays and flexible schedule.
Summary
The Client Engagement Specialist2nd Shift will provide direct service to individuals who utilize Respiro by way of outreach and engagement to seek specifically to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with permanent housing physical and mental health services and other necessary resources to assist in ending their homelessness. Respiro is a transitional shelter operated by Keys to Change. Respiro is intended to be a 24-hour space where those who are unhoused and unsheltered are able to have a place of respite as they engage in services necessary to end their homelessness.
II. Essential Functions
Customer Service: committed to treating all clients visitors and staff with dignity and respect.
Use critical thinking to collectively problem-solve with clients to remove barriers to housing.
Provide accurate and comprehensive information to clients.
Effective communication skills written and verbal with a variety of audiences and a range of personality types.
Assist the Keys to Change Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) to coordinate appropriate care for clients who may need a higher level of care.
Monitor shower and restrooms utilization to ensure access to all clients.
Participate in mandatory trainings and weekly meetings.
Maintain an organized work area.
Enforce all Client Rights and Responsibilities and abide by Keys to Change Policy and Procedures.
Engage clients with a welcoming and positive attitude.
Update resources regularly to ensure accurate information distribution.
Apply critical thinking in finding quick solutions to individual homelessness.
Assist clients assigned to navigators/case managers with document collection and uploading to HMIS when those staff are offsite.
Document client interactions in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) clearly and effectively.
III. Minimum Qualifications
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of one year of relevant employment experience knowledge of homeless resources and the ability to work with individuals with diverse needs.
Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally work as a team player and at times independently; the ability to multitask work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a calm demeanor in high-stress situations. Must demonstrate personal responsibility and integrity; show initiative and an ability to work independently with a sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Required Functional Abilities
Written and verbal communication skills (Spanish a plus).
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff clients and other external contacts.
Ability to handle sensitive material maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and displaying sound judgment.
Valid Drivers License/Clean 3-year MVR.
Mobility sufficient to conduct regular duties within a normal office environment.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds in order to safely manage office supplies and equipment.
Must provide a valid Fingerprint clearance card on the first day of employment.
Must provide TB test results within 30 days of employment.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Keys to Change and Key Campus are a collaborative force of 15 partner organizations with the shared outcome of ending homelessness for people everyday.
