Veteran Outreach Specialist — Housing & Support Services

U.S.Vets; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

U.S. VETS Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Outreach Specialist to connect veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk to housing and support services. This full-time role focuses on community engagement, building relationships, and coordinating transportation to U.S.

VETS sites. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field, experience with homelessness or veterans, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field
• Experience working with people experiencing homelessness and/or the veteran population
• One year of experience in social services (employment at U.S. VETS for at least six months may substitute for one year of experience)
• Strong oral, written, and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work within a team
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company insurance requirements

Responsibilities

• Publicize U.S. VETS services by visiting shelters, treatment programs, transitional housing, sober living programs, soup kitchens, and other locations where people experiencing homelessness may congregate
• Maintain a database of client information and referrals to track veterans and schedule screening appointments
• Coordinate transportation for veterans to U.S. VETS sites and program events
• Collaborate with external service providers to ensure timely collection of required paperwork for client files
• Produce weekly reports of veterans encountered by the outreach team
• Assist with communication of upcoming projects and special events sponsored by the outreach team
• Attend weekly outreach meetings and participate in team activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

U.S. VETS Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Outreach Specialist to connect veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk to housing and support services. This full-time role focuses on community engagement, building relationships, and coordinating transportation to U.S.

VETS sites. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field, experience with homelessness or veterans, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.