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    Outreach Worker - Los Angeles, United States - Volunteers of America Los Angeles

    Volunteers of America Los Angeles
    Volunteers of America Los Angeles Los Angeles, United States

    1 week ago

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    Job Description

    Job Description

    About Us:

    VOALA
    Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

    Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at

    PAY RATE: $ $21.17 PER HOUR

    JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

    The Outreach Worker is responsible for promoting the program throughout the surrounding areas, targeting low-income households who are at risk of becoming homeless or are homeless and in need of housing stability. Conducts community outreach to develop resources to support homeless families. Part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides case management, housing referral, financial counseling and benefits services.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Provides street outreach, engagement, crisis stabilization, trauma-informed case management, and referral services for clients and their families
    • Conducts initial street screenings, immediate needs assessments, and crisis stabilization
    • As a member of the program case management team, provides information referrals, crisis intervention, and assistance with permanent housing placement for participants
    • Assists case managers in conducting the comprehensive screenings and assessments to collect functional, environmental, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop an Individual Service Plan
    • Coordinates follow-up services with case management team; records all services provided
    • Performs tasks of Case Manager or Housing Specialist as needed
    • Assists program staff in integrating development strategies and other evidence-informed practices to provide a holistic service approach including providing life skills through "teachable" moments
    • Develop, perform, and assist with workshops pertaining to household needs
    • Provide crisis intervention if needed, and make referrals to appropriate community resources
    • Leads community outreach for program, represents VOALA at meetings of working groups specific to housing homeless veterans, attends Apartment and Relator Association meetings, develops community partners.
    • Additional duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

    EDUCATION:

    • Associate's Degree in Social Services or related discipline,
    • Or Equivalent combination of education and work experience (two years)

    EXPERIENCE:

    • One year of experience working with veterans, people in recovery and / or homelessness individuals

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bilingual (Spanish)
    • HMIS (homeless database)

    Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

    This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

    If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

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