Outreach Specialist - Veterans

Department: Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program Job Title: Outreach Specialist Reports to: SSVF Outreach Program Manager The Organization: Homeward Bound is the leading nonprofit organization in Buncombe County focused on preventing and ending homelessness using the best practice Prioritizing Home model. We work collaboratively with community partners and have a proven track record of helping individuals and families achieve housing stability. Since 2006, Homeward Bound has moved more than 2, 700+ people off the streets, out of cars, camps, and shelters and into permanent housing. Overview: Homeward Bound's Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program provides short-term financial assistance for housing and case management support to veteran households experiencing homelessness in Buncombe County. The program's temporary financial assistance assists with move-in costs and can also provide short-term rental and/or utility assistance. The program offers resources and services that are tailored to the unique needs of the household. We follow the Prioritizing Home model, which means clients are not required to meet preconditions (sobriety, engagement in treatment, income, etc.) in order to receive housing or services, as long as we can safely work with them. We work with vulnerable people, many of whom have experienced trauma and have mental illness and substance use disorders. The Outreach Specialist works directly with the Outreach Program Manager to connect with veterans who are experiencing homelessness in the community or staying in various shelters. The Outreach Specialist will be responsible for regularly conducting outreach at various campsites throughout the community as well as consistent hours at the AHOPE day center to connect with clients there. The Outreach Specialist will also complete paperwork with these veterans and compile pre-screening and enrollment packets to present clients for case conferencing at our weekly coordinated assessment meeting with other veteran providers. The Outreach Specialist will also collaborate with these providers to enroll clients that are referred to us through coordinated entry as well. Schedule and compensation: This is a full time, non-exempt position with hourly compensation. Hourly compensation is $24.15.