Outreach Services Coordinator - Danville Veterans Housing

Mercy Housing•Danville, IL

3d•$20 - $21

About The Position

Build belonging, hope, and your career at Mercy Housing , the nation's largest nonprofit affordable housing organization. We’re looking for a Community Outreach Coordinator who enjoys building relationships and connecting people to meaningful resources. In this role, you’ll be out in the community meeting residents, partnering with local organizations, and helping individuals access services that support their health, education, and economic stability. If you’re someone who is approachable, resourceful, and passionate about making a difference, this could be a great fit. Pay: $20-21/hour, dependent on experience. This is a part-time (24 hours/week) position. Benefits Several healthcare plans to choose from, dental (includes free basic dental option) and vision 15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays. 403b + match Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday), early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours) Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday Paid time off to volunteer Paid parental & care giver leave Employer paid life insurance Free employee assistance plan Pet insurance options This is a brief description of the position. Mercy Housing is a fair chance employer; while we conduct background checks for all positions, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
At least 1 year of experience working with at-risk populations or conducting community/street outreach
A genuine interest in supporting individuals and strengthening communities
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with diverse populations
Comfort working both independently and as part of a team
Clear communication skills (both written and verbal)
Flexibility, creativity, and initiative in problem-solving

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Bilingual or multilingual skills

Responsibilities

Connect with residents and community members to understand their needs
Conduct outreach to engage individuals in supportive programs and services
Link residents to resources such as case management, mental health services, education, and job readiness programs
Build and maintain relationships with local service providers and community partners
Encourage participation in programs through ongoing follow-up and engagement
Represent Mercy Housing at community meetings and neighborhood events
Collaborate with internal teams to share resources and support resident success
Track outreach efforts and maintain accurate documentation and reports

Benefits

Several healthcare plans to choose from, dental (includes free basic dental option) and vision
15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays
403b + match
Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday), early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours)
Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday
Paid time off to volunteer
Paid parental & care giver leave
Employer paid life insurance
Free employee assistance plan
Pet insurance options