The Opportunity:
Veteran's Outreach Specialist-Cape/Islands Job Type : Full-time, Hybrid Pay: Starting salary of $55,000/ year We are seeking candidates who are passionate about providing a hand up to veterans and their families in times of need. Who We Are || VOAMASS gives members of the community who need help the most the services, support, and tools they need to create a fresh start. At VOAMASS, our dedicated integrated care teams are committed to serving the whole person As the Outreach Specialist, you’ll have a dynamic and critical role working in our Supportive Services for Veteran Families program and supporting the well-being and stability of veterans and their families who are homeless or experiencing housing instability.
Our programs help veterans reach their goals and achieve wellness through a client-centered, trauma-informed framework. As part of our veteran’s service team, the Outreach Specialist will make a difference in the lives of our clients by establishing a supportive relationship and connecting veterans to resources in order to maintain or obtain permanent housing. The Outreach Specialist will work with our community partners to identify veterans who are in need of services to support their stability by developing and maintaining relationships with community-based programs, hospitals, continuums of care, housing authorities, and emergency shelters.
Outreach Specialist
Key Responsibilities:
qualifications:
BA/AA degree preferred; however, a minimum of 2 years related experience in a case management role may be substituted. Knowledge of veteran issues, homelessness, and state & Federal resources highly preferred. Must have a valid driver's license Demonstrated Microsoft skills (word, excel), data entry and other computer skills Since 1934, VOAMASS has provided critical services to the residents of the Commonwealth.
From pioneering early residential treatment programs in the 1960’s to leading today in the field of mental health programming, VOAMASS can be counted on to tackle our greatest challenges For full-time employees, including our Outreach Specialist, our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes: Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance with 90% of medical deductible and certain co-pays paid by employer Multiple opportunities to use pre-tax dollars to save for expenses such as health care (flexible spending account), child care, transit, and parking 403(b) retirement plan with employer match 24/7 nurse hotline for urgent health questions Employee assistance program to provide help with family concerns, stress management, legal issues, and more Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance Pet insurance Tuition remission programs Loan forgiveness (Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program) Generous vacation benefits, starting at three weeks and moving to four weeks after three years of employment 14 paid holidays, higher than industry average Fitness/wellness reimbursement to cover expenses such as gym membership Employee discount program on hundreds of items such as computers, cell phone plans and accessories, furniture, hotels, vacation home rentals, etc.
Cash bonus, with no annual cap, for referring other qualified candidates for employment VOAMASS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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