Job Developer & Outreach Specialist

Position Title: Job Developer & Outreach Specialist

Reports to: HVRP Program Manager AimHire

Category: Exempt (Regular Full-Time)

Location: Washington DC 20009; In-Office w/Hybrid Allowance

Hours: Flexible schedule (Monday-Friday) between 9 am - 5 pm Some evenings holidays and weekends may be required to support operations and respond to emergencies.

Who We Are: Friendship Place is a nonprofit organization serving the Washington DC region empowering individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness to rebuild their lives with the involvement of the community. Friendship Place offers the most effective model for addressing homelessness with innovative customized programs that have positive demonstrable results and a lasting impact on the community and beyond. Our programs are person-centric - 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 Person First Organization that believes in promoting transparency and ethical practices among our team and those we serve. All individuals in our organization are expected to conduct 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: Under leadership of the AimHire Division Director the Job Developer & Outreach Specialist (JDOS) provides participant training vendors and employer engagement through the US Department of Labor funded Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program or HVRP. The primary responsibility of this grant-funded position will be to engage veterans experiencing homelessness through direct outreach or contacts with veteran service organizations and other community-based providers to identify assess and enroll eligible veterans in HVRP services. The position will also engage perspective employers and training vendors toward developing partnerships and job or training placement opportunities for enrolled HVRP participants. The JDOS will also be the primary representative for the HVRP at community-based events including hiring fairs homeless service provider gatherings Stand Down Events and other identified opportunities. The position will work across the DC Metro Region and provide engagement services in The District of Columbia Montgomery County (MD) Prince Georges County (MD) Arlington County (VA) Fairfax County (VA) Prince William County (VA) and the City of Alexandria (VA). The position must be capable of working with participants from varying backgrounds an understanding of the needs of veterans and understand key frameworks and practices of: Lifespan Development Trauma-Informed Care and LGBTQ Inclusion and This position is 100% funded by a grant from the US Department of Labor - Veterans Employment & Training Services (VETS) Division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Outreach Services (50%)

• Provide direct outreach services to veterans experiencing homelessness residing in encampments shelters transitional housing and other homeless service organizations across the service area.
• Conduct partner/provider outreach to homeless services organizations veteran service organizations VA Medical Centers and Community Based Outreach Centers (CBOC) Vet Centers Community Resource & Referral Center (CRRC) Continuum of Care groups coordinated entry systems employment centers (American Job Centers) penal institutions hallway houses and other locations where HVRP eligible veterans may engage.
• Conduct eligibility screening for engaged veterans and provide resources/referrals for veterans ineligible for HVRP.
• Complete HVRP Intake for eligible veterans and refer to Employment Specialist team for job or training readiness.
• Represent HVRP at local hiring events homeless provider network gatherings Veteran Stand Down events and other events where eligible veterans may attend.

Job Development/Training Support (50%)

• Initiates and maintains ongoing contact with a variety of business industry representatives and job placement/training agencies to promote HVRP as a source for potential veteran placement.
• Makes cold calls to potential employers and schools; explain the benefits and support services provided by HVRP
• Organizes hiring events for participants and invites employers to conduct interviews for open positions on site.
• Keeps updated hiring events and Internet resources providing employment specialists with timely updates about upcoming events and new resources.
• Identifies job training opportunities and special programs to prepare participants for employment.
• Direct engagement with American Job Centers across service area to ensure points-of-contact and enrollment requirements for veterans in state-level supportive services.
• Conducts follow-up with employers when applicants are placed in positions to ensure their success and employer satisfaction.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and development of new projects as they relate to participant services.
• Assess safety/well-being of participants and activate emergency services and other necessary support as needed.
• Connect collaborate build and maintain positive relationships with external agencies that provide services to Friendship Place participants.
• Actively participate in case meetings staff meetings and supervisions.
• Actively participate in training and other events offered by Friendship Place and other agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 5 years of experience in workforce development homeless services or human services.
• Bachelors Degree with preferred studies in Psychology Sociology Human Services or Education and two years of experience in workforce development homeless services or human service or
• Experience working with disadvantaged populations is highly preferred.

Essential Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills; ability to be flexible and implement innovative solutions that help participants achieve success.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Strong networking skills and ability to connect with stakeholders to promote program services and positive outcomes through partnership.
• Model professional behavior and maintain boundaries and confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of the Washington Metro Area including geography transportation infrastructure and available services
• Bi-lingual Service Delivery a plus.

Working conditions: Position will spend time between office/desk settings traveling to meet with participants providers and employers across the service area and attend meetings/engagements with key stakeholders. Travel time for position responsibilities may consist of up to 80% of time.

Physical and Environmental Requirements: Position requires split time between an office setting and traveling to engagements via car or public transportation. Employees must be able to sit for extended periods of time with repetitive motion and positions. Employees must be able to operate a motorized vehicle. Some lifting may be required (up to 20-25lbs).

Background checks: The selected candidate will be required to complete and pass background checks specific to contract requirements that may include criminal history background check and fingerprinting State-of-Residence Police Background Check DC Child Abuse Registry (CFSA) National Sex Offender Registry Check and Driving Record check (for positions transporting participants). Reference checks and verification of current and/or previous employment are required.

Direct reports: None

Specific Requirements: Must have a valid Drivers license and personal vehicle to carry out job duties and responsibilities.

Application Deadline: This job is open until filled or the hiring manager determines that they can no longer accept applications.

Compensation: The starting annual salary is between $53794.26 - $58835.39 annually. A candidates starting pay determination is made 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 low-cost health insurance health reimbursement flexible spending accounts employer-paid dental vision short and long-term 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!

COVID-19: All Friendship Place employees regardless of their vaccination status must continue to take precautions against the spread of COVID-19 in accordance with agencys COVID-19 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 COVID-19 symptoms (or if they are otherwise prohibited from reporting to work by health provider pursuant to 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 consistent with CDC guidelines and the DC Department of Health. Please direct any questions regarding this policy to Human Resources.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity Statement: Friendship Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our team and want to involve all those who can contribute to our inclusive culture. We support all qualified individuals within our workforce without regard to race color gender sexual orientation gender identity and expression age national origin marital status citizenship disability veteran status and other characteristics protected by applicable law. Friend Place is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact human resources at

Interview Process: Phone screening Panel style interview and Final Interview.

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