Outreach Specialist

Davita Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization focused on anti-poverty efforts is seeking an Outreach Specialist in New York. The role involves client recruitment, publicizing programs, and liaising with veterans to connect them with essential services. Candidates should have outreach experience and must be veterans of the US Armed Forces. An exceptional benefits package, including medical, vision, and paid time off, is offered.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Educational Reimbursement Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Birthday Holiday

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in outreach or social services.
• Candidate must have served in the US Armed Forces.
• Driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Publicize and market program to eligible potential clients.
• Assess clients' eligibility and complete intake for referred clients.
• Outreach to local Veteran affairs Hospitals and community organizations.

Skills

Counseling

Client Intake

Outreach

Job description

life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan

United States, New York, Bronx

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs , and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position...

The Outreach Specialist assists the case manager supervisor with outreach, client recruitment and client intake operations of program. Facilitate locating, marketing, qualifying for services and linking potential clients with appropriate services offered by the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years' experience in outreach, social services or related field providing counseling and placement services
• Candidate must either be serving or have served in the US Armed Forces
• Driver's license preferred

Outreach Specialist Principal Responsibilities:

• Publicize and market program to eligible potential clients.
• Assessed clients' eligibility for the program and complete intake of all clients referred
• Outreach to local Veteran affairs Hospitals and clinics, colleges, as well as local community base organizations to build referral source.
• Serve as liaison between veterans and staff members.
• Participate in, coordinate and attend community events, education workshops and fairs designed for veterans.

Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including:

• Medical
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life insurance,
• Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)
• Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and rolls over from year to year. In addition:

o Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more...

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

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