Veteran Outreach & Community Partnerships Specialist

The Wellspring; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wellspring seeks an Outreach Liaison to coordinate services for very low-income veteran families, working with VA facilities, state and local agencies to connect clients with supportive resources.

In Ouachita and surrounding parishes, you will lead outreach efforts, cultivate partnerships, and ensure eligible veterans receive housing, case management, and other essential services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in marketing, public speaking and community education.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours.
• Professional experience in structured group facilitation skills.
• Experience in administration and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison with local VA facilities, state & local/private agencies to connect very low-income veteran families with supportive services.
• Conduct outreach in Ouachita and surrounding rural parishes to engage qualifying veteran families.
• Collaborate with community partners to ensure homeless veterans and their families receive appropriate services.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with local VA facilities and other agencies to market programs.

Skills

Social issues awareness

Empathy

Assessment & prioritization

Cultural sensitivity

Collaboration

Resource networking

Stress management

Assertiveness

Professional presentation

Organization

Self-learning

Adaptability to structure

Professional growth

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

The Wellspring seeks an Outreach Liaison to coordinate services for very low-income veteran families, working with VA facilities, state and local agencies to connect clients with supportive resources.

In Ouachita and surrounding parishes, you will lead outreach efforts, cultivate partnerships, and ensure eligible veterans receive housing, case management, and other essential services.