Outreach Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Are you motivated by knowing you've made a difference in someone's life and in our community? Do you have a passion for helping those in substance abuse recovery? If you answered yes, then you may have what it takes to be part of the Veterans Inc. team!

Veterans Inc. is seeking an Outreach Specialist who will be a key member of the Veterans Inc. team, focusing on expanding our reach within the state of Massachusetts. The Outreach Specialist will assist veteran program participants in the community with the coordination of services, including but not limited to employment, training, housing, benefits, and referral resources.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAY TO DAY :

• Provides outreach services, including eligibility determinations, needs assessments, and assistance, as well as skills enhancement training and transition planning, to program participants through individual contact in open settings and outreach sites.
• Develops and maintains outreach sites, including a referral network and outreach linkages with relevant resources.
• Demonstrates availability and visibility within the agency and referral network during business hours.
• Demonstrates a professional and supportive relationship with participants, families, and significant others as needed, to assist clients with service needs and attain the highest level of independent functionality.
• Assist with supporting our new HRSN services (such as nutrition assistance and housing support) with the current CSP-HI program and other services offered by Veterans Inc.
• It's crucial for the Outreach Specialist to collaborate with other departments.
• The Outreach Specialist will need to work with external partners or vendors to manage any required resources or services necessary for the success of the program. This is a key aspect of the role.
• Attends and participates in all meetings as required.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE :

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU :

Comprehensive Benefits Package for FT employees includes :

For more information, or to apply now; visit our website. Please do not mail, email, or fax your cover letter / resume as we are limited to only accepting completed applications through our career page. Mailed, emailed, or faxed cover letter, resume, and applications will not be reviewed.

Veterans Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status. If you need assistance completing an application please contact careers1@veteransinc.org .

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Agencies are requested not to contact Veterans Inc. with recruiting inquiries.