Veteran Housing Outreach Specialist

Socket.dev; 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 to promote SSVF programs and assist veterans in obtaining stable housing.

The role focuses on outreach to landlords, building partnerships, and coordinating housing resources across NC and surrounding areas. The position requires driving and fieldwork to engage community partners and veterans.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Minimum 2 years experience with homeless individuals and families, including veterans.
• Veteran or member of a veteran family is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach support for SSVF Program and case management teams.
• Coordinate client outreach and landlord recruitment for SSVF program.
• Develop inter-agency relationships to enhance referral processes.
• Serve as liaison with landlords, community organizations and resources.
• Coordinate and maintain good landlord/tenant relations.
• Travel to housing sites to engage landlords and property managers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Active listening

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas seeks a Community Engagement Housing Specialist to promote SSVF programs and assist veterans in obtaining stable housing.

The role focuses on outreach to landlords, building partnerships, and coordinating housing resources across NC and surrounding areas. The position requires driving and fieldwork to engage community partners and veterans.