Outreach Specialist

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

• 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.