Veteran Housing Outreach Specialist

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas seeks a Community Engagement Housing Specialist in Rocky Mount, NC to promote SSVF programs and help veterans and their families obtain or retain safe, affordable housing.

You will engage landlords, coordinate outreach with service providers, and build partnerships to expand housing resources. The role emphasizes communication, coordination, and client-centered approaches to housing stability.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED with previous work experience is required.
• A minimum of 2 years experience working with homeless individuals and families including veterans is preferred.
• Veteran or member of a veteran family is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach support for SSVF Program and case management teams and act as an additional resource for Case Managers.
• Coordinate client outreach and landlord recruitment efforts for SSVF Program.
• Outreach Workers spend most of their time communicating, so communication skills are a must.
• Develops inter-agency relationships to enhance the referral processes.
• Serve as liaison with local landlords, community organizations and other potential agency resources.
• Coordinate and maintain good landlord/tenant relations.
• Facilitate and/or conduct outreach activities including presentations to service providers and potential landlords, community fairs, one on one engagement, and education on available housing resources.
• Attends and participates in public meetings and presentations to explain the SSVF program.
• Facilitates and encourages the exchange of information with local, county, and regional agencies.
• Facilitates the coordination of services with community partners, as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas seeks a Community Engagement Housing Specialist in Rocky Mount, NC to promote SSVF programs and help veterans and their families obtain or retain safe, affordable housing.

You will engage landlords, coordinate outreach with service providers, and build partnerships to expand housing resources. The role emphasizes communication, coordination, and client-centered approaches to housing stability.