Outreach Specialist

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: USVETS Inglewood - Inglewood, CA 90301Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $21.78 - $27.23 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Admin - ClericalLead with heart, serve with purpose. Join U.S. VETS to empower homeless and at-risk veterans and families to rebuild their lives.  Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of veterans? U.S. VETS, the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to ending veteran homelessness, is seeking a motivated Outreach Specialist to connect veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness to housing and comprehensive support services. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in the community, enjoys building relationships, and wants to help veterans achieve independence.  What You’ll Do  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      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  Why Join U.S. VETS?  Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, and more  Opportunities for advancement through professional development and mentorship  Supportive culture with a mission-driven team committed to collaboration and excellence  Meaningful work that changes lives by helping veterans and their families find housing, healing, and hope