Outreach Peer Specialist
Summary
Title: | Outreach Peer Specialist |
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ID: | 1182 |
Department: | Veterans Services |
Employment Type: | Part Time |
Pay Rate: | $12.00/hr |
Location: | Baton Rouge, LA |
Education: | High School |
Experience: | Less than a year |
Licensure: | N/A |
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The part time Outreach Peer Specialist is responsible for outreach to homeless veterans and their families in need of rapid re-housing and homeless prevention services in various parishes within Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge service region. Some duties inlcude verifying homelessness for rapid re-housing, providing support to veterans based on an individualized housing/employment plan, and assisting/training veterans in daily life skills, self advocacy, and communication.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Qualified candidates must be a Veteran of the armed forces. Have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with homeless Veteran population and/or individuals with disabilities preferred. Must have valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with current vehicle insurance. Candidates must have strong communication skills both written and oral. Be available to work 35 hours per week.
The part time Outreach Peer Specialist is responsible for outreach to homeless veterans and their families in need of rapid re-housing and homeless prevention services in various parishes within Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge service region. Some duties inlcude verifying homelessness for rapid re-housing, providing support to veterans based on an individualized housing/employment plan, and assisting/training veterans in daily life skills, self advocacy, and communication.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Qualified candidates must be a Veteran of the armed forces. Have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with homeless Veteran population and/or individuals with disabilities preferred. Must have valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with current vehicle insurance. Candidates must have strong communication skills both written and oral. Be available to work 35 hours per week.
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications