Outreach Specialist

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

USVETS West LA - Los Angeles, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$21.78 - $38.12 Hourly

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 :

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.