- Provide outreach support for SSVF Program and case management teams and act as an additional resource for Case Managers
- Coordinate client outreach and landlord recruitment efforts for SSVF Program
- Outreach Workers spend most of their time communicating, so communication skills are a must
- Develops inter-agency relationships to enhance the referral processes
- Serve as liaison with local landlords, community organizations and other potential agency resources
- Coordinate and maintain good landlord/tenant relations
- Facilitate and/or conduct outreach activities including presentations to service providers and potential landlords, community fairs, one on one engagement, and education on available housing resources
- Attends and participates in public meetings and presentations to explain the SSVF program
- Facilitates and encourages the exchange of information with local, county, and regional agencies
- Facilitates the coordination of services with community partners, as assigned
- Maintains and updates knowledge through conferences, seminars and in-service trainings as determined in consultation with SSVF leadership
- Coordinate outreach efforts for the SSVF Program including but not limited to: establish an outreach plan to target the participants as outlined in the SSVF program guidelines, develop a set schedule to visit the VA, shelters, and other places that homeless and low-income families (Veterans) are likely to congregate, and develop communication/ updates with the VA and other key housing and community providers
- Work with persons served, family members, collaborating housing agencies and professionals to establish SSVF services and additional resources
- Travel to housing sites to engage landlords and property managers, etc via recruitment efforts, distributing brochures, flyers, and other program marketing items
- Communicate effectively (under confidentiality rules) with clients service team with services or supports regarding SSVF program services and housing
- Ensure participant category reassessments are completed according to specific SSVF requirements
- Participate in program and professional supervision, attend required staff
- Team meetings and trainings, and contribute to team-based collaborative planning
- Complete all appropriate reporting for SSVF goals and targeting
- Complete other duties as needed and requested
- A High School Diploma or GED with previous work experience is required.
- A minimum of 2 years experience working with homeless individuals and families including veterans is preferred.
- Veteran or member of a veteran family is a plus.
- This position requires driving your personal vehicle for company business. Must be privileged to drive according to the criteria set forth by Agency MVR guidelines.
- Valid drivers license in jurisdiction of residence
- Vehicle liability coverage if driving personal vehicle (on occasion, may be required to transport clients in personal vehicle)
- May be required to drive a van
- Acceptable Criminal background check, OIG Exclusion check
- Negative Drug Screening
- CPR/First Aid Certification must be acquired and maintained once employed
- Must be organized, professional, and able to work independently as well as possess problem solving and active listening skills
- Nonjudgmental attitude towards people who are homeless or at risk, alcohol or other drugs and/or struggle with mental health problems and or other disabilities
- Verbal, written, and reading fluency in English
- IT/technology skills with ability to learn new program processes and maintain functional Outlook Calendar, mobile phone, email, etc.
- Computing skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office and the use of the internet
- Ability to work well within a team
- Willingness to be flexible and assist with various tasks as assigned
- Familiarity with the community and resources in those communities that are assigned.
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