Outreach Specialist

Volunteers of America Los Angeles•Santa Ana, CA

1d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org . PAY RATE: $22.52 - $23.71 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Outreach Specialist is responsible is responsible for promoting the program throughout the surrounding areas, supporting ODR clients in need of crisis intervention methods in order to prepare individuals for further success. Conducts community outreach to develop resources to support clients and their families. Part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides case management, housing referral, financial counseling and benefits services.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.
Bachelors Degree in Social Services or related discipline, Or Equivalent combination of education and work experience (four years)
Two years experience working with Justice Involved Populations, people in recovery and / or homelessness individuals

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish)
HMIS (homeless database)

Responsibilities

Provides street outreach, engagement, crisis stabilization, trauma-informed case management, and referral services for clients and their families
Conducts initial street screenings, immediate needs assessments, and crisis stabilization
As a member of the program case management team, provides information referrals, crisis intervention, and assistance with permanent housing placement for participants
Assists case managers in conducting the comprehensive screenings and assessments to collect functional, environmental, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop an Individual Service Plan
Coordinates follow-up services with case management team; records all services provided
Performs tasks of Case Manager or Housing Specialist as needed
Assists program staff in integrating development strategies and other evidence-informed practices to provide a holistic service approach including providing life skills through teachable moments
Develop, perform, and assist with workshops pertaining to household needs
Provide crisis intervention if needed, and make referrals to appropriate community resources
Leads community outreach for program, represents VOALA at meetings of working groups specific to housing Justice Involved Populations, attends Apartment and Relator Association meetings, develops community partners.
Additional duties as assigned
Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment.
Coordinates outreach efforts with Case Management team, supporting Case Management initiatives for clients served
Monitor and maintain complete client records, daily activity logs, mileage logs, HMIS, and other reports as directed
Provides life skills workshops as part of wholistic service effort; participates in crisis intervention as needed
Outreach to community partners, to promote at risk youth programs and resolve homelessness.
Other duties as required and is subject to change at any time.
As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.