Outreach Specialist - Support Services for Veteran Families, Multiple Counties - Full-Time

Axess Family Services, Inc.•Canton, OH

3d•$40,000 - $40,000

About The Position

Outreach Specialist Support Services for Veteran Families, Covers Multiple Counties Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week $40,000/Year SCHEDULE: 8:30AM-4:30PM, Monday-Friday GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Answers veterans support line and conducts outreach for homeless and at-risk veterans.

Requirements

Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Willingness to learn and apply best practice models as appropriate
Valid Ohio Driver’s License and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability if applicable; reliable transportation
Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal back ground check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation).
High School Diploma or equivalent required, college coursework preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience with the issues of homelessness, domestic violence, chemical dependency, mental health preferred.
Experience working with veterans preferred.

Responsibilities

Answers support line to conduct screening and provide advocacy and referrals to community resources for veterans in need
Travels to community locations where homeless and at-risk veterans congregate to ensure effective local outreach
Conducts program screening over phone or in person with veteran households to assist in determining program eligibility
Documents and records coordination meetings and provided outreach
Coordinates with veteran program staff to facilitate program placement
Works closely with the case management team to ensure seamless service delivery from outreach to program participation
Actively participates in regular SSVF Coordinating Team meetings for the purpose of program consistency, monitoring and effectiveness
Provides crises intervention as appropriate
Participate in community-wide events promoting services for veterans.
Complies with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.
Other duties as assigned.