Hagatna, GU
9 days ago
Outreach Specialist

Description: Person in this position will be responsible for leading efforts in community awareness, engagement & education regarding program services. Additionally, will coordinate & conduct street outreach activities to identify Veteran individuals and those with families who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless, concentrating on the chronically homeless and the most vulnerable.

Essential Job Functions

Lead community & street outreach efforts for the SSVF Program and carry out all required responsibilities as needed. Provide screening, assessment, and brief interventions to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. Provide referrals to appropriate community resources; Participation in facilitating ancillary services, i.e. continuing care, networking with community agencies, participating in homeless connect events and developing and updating referral and resource information, etc.; Participation in team meetings and Guam’s Continuum of Care as required. Coordinate and partner with community resources to promote the wellbeing of the homeless and develop and maintain working knowledge of available community resources and act as liaison. Conduct outreach activities, including street outreach; Attend scheduled meetings within the community; Coordinate and manage emergency pantry and closet; Coordinate and manage all incoming donations; Participate in landlord recruitment & retention efforts; Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare; and Perform other duties assigned.

Education Requirements: 

GED or High School Diploma
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