Outreach Specialist - Veterans First
Outreach Specialist - Veterans First
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USD 58117 - 63506
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Job Description
Position Title: Outreach Specialist Veterans First
Reports To: Project Coordinator
Classification: Salary (Exempt)
Hours: A flexible schedule (Monday Friday) some evenings holidays and weekends may be required as well as participation in an oncall rotation.
About Us:
Friendship Place is a nonprofit organization serving the Washington DC region and empowering individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness to rebuild their lives with community involvement. Friendship Place offers the most effective model for addressing homelessness with innovative customized programs with positive demonstrable results and a lasting impact on the community and beyond. Our programs are personcentric and individualized to meet the needs and goals of individuals families youth/young adults and Veterans experiencing homelessness. We provide outreach hospitality health care case management housing job placement services and advocacy. We have established a national presence and are known for sharing best practices in the field.
Our Core Values:
Friendship Place is a personfirst organization that promotes transparency and ethical practices among our team and those we serve. All individuals in our organization are expected to carry out their job tasks in a manner that is consistent with our core values. This includes the following:
- Excellence and Innovation
- Finding Ways to Say Yes
- Caring at the Core
- Agents of Change
- Support Empowerment and Development
- Integrity and Accountability
Summary:
This position conducts Outreach to Veterans and their families in DC Arlington Alexandria Loudoun Fairfax Prince William Montgomery Prince Georges and Frederick. The Outreach Specialist will conduct street outreach to locate eligible veteran households for Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) who would otherwise be difficult to locate or serve. The Outreach Specialist will screen for program eligibility and complete VISPDAT SPDAT and/or Prevention assessments as needed to determine prioritization within the Coordinated Entry system and enter them into HMIS. The Outreach Specialist will complete cover sheets and fill open intake slots with eligible households assigned to Friendship Place. The Outreach Specialist will build and maintain relationships and partnerships with other social service organizations and outreach workers in the service areas.
Responsibilities:
- Make contact and develop rapport with homeless and atrisk Veteran Families and make appropriate community referrals
- Conduct street outreach
- Target the most in need Veteran Families and those who would otherwise be difficult to locate or serve
- Conduct VISPDAT SPDAT and/or Prevention assessments with Veteran Families in need of services and enter them into HMIS
- Develop and maintain relationships with local social services and public benefit agencies shelters and faithbased and communitybased organizations serving lowincome atrisk and homeless Veteran Families.
- Develop and maintain relationships with local VA facilities including Vet Centers and Veterans Benefit Administration offices.
- Participate in Stand Down (or similar) events
- Participate in Local Coordinated Entry
- Market services provided by the SSVF grant
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and regular supervision
- Maintain and document all outreach efforts on Excel
- Attend professional training and conferences as needed
- Support other Specialists as needed
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Background & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED and at least two years of experience in a similar setting preferred
- Bachelors degree and at least one year of experience in a similar environment preferred
- Valid drivers license and ability to operate a motor vehicle
- Understanding and experience working with Veterans
- Experience with outreach to local organizations and government agencies
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to work as a team player
Direct reports
None
Physical and Environmental Requirements
Up to 70 of the time may be spent working in the field with participants in the car outdoors or in shelters. Other time will be spent in the office completing administrative paperwork and meeting with the supervisor.
Specific Requirements:
The employee must have a valid governmentissued ID. Strong preference for employees to have their own transportation to carry out job duties and responsibilities. Must meet legal requirements (insured registered etc.
Other Details:
Application Deadline: This job is open until filled or until the hiring manager determines they can no longer accept applications.
Compensation: The hiring pay range is between $58117.00 and $63506.00. The annual salary is based on a step system. A candidates starting pay determination is based on meeting the basic position requirements and current completed education credentials and/or work experience. Please note: The step system is set and not open to pay negotiation.
Benefits: We offer an excellent benefits package including lowcost health insurance health reimbursement flexible spending accounts employerpaid dental vision short and longterm disability life insurance 403B defined contribution plan matching employee assistance programs professional development employee resource groups 14 paid holidays 15 days of vacation and 10 days of sick leave during 1st year of employment and much more! (Benefits are prorated for parttime employees).
COVID19: All Friendship Place employees regardless of their vaccination status must continue to take precautions against the spread of COVID19 in accordance with the agencys COVID19 protocols and applicable law and guidance. This includes but is not limited to wearing masks in congregated settings washing their hands or using hand sanitizer often monitoring their daily health and staying home if they are exhibiting COVID19 symptoms (or if they are otherwise prohibited from reporting to work by health provider under CDC state and local guidance). Since the public health and legal landscapes regarding this policy are subject to frequent changes Friendship Place reserves the right to amend or cancel this policy at any time at its sole discretion consistent with applicable law CDC guidelines and the DC Department of Health.
Location: Greenbelt MD
Interview Process: Phone screening panel style interview final interview.
Website: www.friendshipplace
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We support all qualified individuals within our workforce without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity age national origin marital status citizenship disability veteran status personal appearance familial status family responsibilities political affiliations matriculation credit and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Friend Place is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact human resources at
How to Apply: Interested applicants should apply via the organizational website. All of our current career openings can be found by visiting https://friendshipplace/whoweare/careers/.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
