Outreach Specialist

## Description

Lead with heart, serve with purpose. Join U.S. VETS to empower homeless and at-risk veterans and families to rebuild their lives.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of veterans? U.S. VETS, the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to ending veteran homelessness, is seeking a motivated Outreach Specialist to connect veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness to housing and comprehensive support services. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in the community, enjoys building relationships, and wants to help veterans achieve independence.

What You’ll Do

• Publicize U.S. VETS services by visiting shelters, treatment programs, transitional housing, sober living programs, soup kitchens, and other locations where people experiencing homelessness may congregate
• Maintain a database of client information and referrals to track veterans and schedule screening appointments
• Coordinate transportation for veterans to U.S. VETS sites and program events
• Collaborate with external service providers to ensure timely collection of required paperwork for client files
• Produce weekly reports of veterans encountered by the outreach team
• Assist with communication of upcoming projects and special events sponsored by the outreach team
• Attend weekly outreach meetings and participate in team activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Program-Specific Duties

For Outreach Specialists working with SSG FOX clients

• Report to the head of clinical services or Director of Behavioral Health
• Complete VA dashboard assessments, CSSR forms, PHQP, and intake psychosocial assessments
• Build rapport and maintain relationships with clients and community partners

## 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.*