las vegas, Nevada
U.S.VETS: Outreach Specialist Job Opening in las vegas, Nevada - : Outreach Specialist Please email resume, cover letter, & salary requirements to Courtney Larson at http: Full-Time The Outreach Specialist reports directly to the Outreach Coordinator at the site and provides outreach services in order to reintegrate homeless and at-risk veterans by connecting them to housing and comprehensive support services that will lead to them reaching their highest level of independence. Duties & Responsibilities: -Visit facilities (i.e. shelters, treatment programs, transitional housing, sober living programs, soup kitchens and other locations where the homeless may congregate to publicize services for homeless veterans). -Maintain outreach client information database and referrals to the programs. Track veterans referred for program entry and screening appointments. -Produce a weekly report of veterans encountered by the outreach team. -Schedule screenings and/or transportation on behalf of veterans with the treatment facilities, Veterans in Progress program, and/or Career Center activities. -Network with staff at the Southern Nevada VA to consolidate paperwork needed on each veteran seen by the outreach specialists. -Assist with mailings of upcoming projects and special events sponsored by the Outreach Team. -Attend a weekly scheduled Outreach meeting. -Maintain and submit time sheets, mileage logs and other required documentation accurately and in a timely fashion. Qualifications: -Bachelors degree in social services or a related field. -Strong oral, written and communication skills. -Strong organizational skills. -Ability to work within a team. -Experience with homeless preferred. -Proficient in computer applications specifically Microsoft Office applications. -Driver license with no violations on driving record for past 3 years and own transportation a must. United States Veterans Initiative is a non-profit organization committed to the successful transition of military veterans. las vegas nv nevada
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