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

Outreach Specialist - Support Services for Veteran Families, Multiple Counties - Full-Time Job Details Job Type Full-time Canton, OH • Supportive Services for Veteran Families (Stark) Description Outreach Specialist Support Services for Veteran Families, Covers Multiple Counties Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week $40,000/Year SCHEDULE: 8:00AM-4:00PM, Monday-Friday SUMMARY: Answers veterans' support line and conducts outreach for homeless and at-risk veterans. SUPERVISOR: Program Manager DUTIES AND 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 provide 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 crisis 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 education/certification/registry requirements. • Other duties as assigned. The Duties and Responsibilities above represent the most significant duties of this position, but do not exclude othe