Job description
Outreach Specialist - Inland Empire
Level: Experienced
Job Location: U.S.VETS Inland Empire - March Air Reserve Base, CA
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $21.78 - $24.70 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Admin - Clerical
Description
Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served?
If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job for you!
Come & join our winning team!
Benefits include Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and Company matching 401K
The Outreach Specialist reports directly to the Outreach Coordinator at the site and provides outreach services in order to reintegrate homeless and at-risk veterans by connecting them to housing and comprehensive support services that will lead to them reaching their highest level of independence.
Responsibilities:
Visit facilities (i.e. shelters, treatment programs, transitional housing, sober living programs, soup kitchens and other locations where the homeless may congregate to publicize services for homeless veterans).
Maintain outreach client information database and referrals to the programs.Track veterans referred for program entry and screening appointments.
Schedule screenings and/or transportation on behalf of veterans with the treatment facilities, Veterans in Progress program, and/or Career Center activities.
Network with staff at the Southern Nevada VA to consolidate paperwork needed on each veteran seen by the outreach specialists.
Produce a weekly report of veterans encountered by the outreach team.
Assist with mailings of upcoming projects and special events sponsored by the Outreach Team.
Attend a weekly scheduled Outreach meeting.
Maintain and submit time sheets, mileage logs and other required documentation accurately and in a timely fashion.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in social services field or a related field preferred.
Experience in social services or related field required. Employment at U.S.VETS for at least three months may substitute for one year of experience.
Experience working with homeless and/or veterans preferred.
Strong oral, written and communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work within a team.
Computer proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet.
Driver license with no violations on driving record for past 3 years required and own registered and insured transportation preferred.Company vehicle will be available for any transporting of clients.
United States Veterans Initiative is a non-profit organization whose mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support.
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