Homeless Outreach Coordinator - Alexandria, United States - Volunteers of America

Description

Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana is looking for a Full Time Homeless Outreach Coordinator in the Alexandria area.

The Homeless Outreach Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of the Homeless Outreach Program and services clients with a mental health disability who are living on the streets or are living with a family member or friend on a temporary basis.

JOB DUTIES

• Provide case management services to clients within case load
• Coordinating and participating in the H2O outreach
• Organize and execute weekly outreach events and the monthly 4am outreaches
• Data collection, reporting, and staying within budget guidelines
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Maintaining positive, working relationship with collaborating agencies in the community
• Actively working with other programs in the agency to find housing for homeless
• Participating when required in all PR and Development fundraising activities
• And other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in social services or other closely related field from an accredited college.

• Two years experience
• Excellent computer skills, ability to work as a team, and have good interpersonal skills
• Good organizational and communication skills are necessary
• Able to work well with other community agencies Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana offers a comprehensive benefit package to include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status.

We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.