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 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 connected events and developing and updating referral and resource information, etc.;
Participation in team meetings and Guam’s Continuum of Care as required;
Identify, coordinate, and schedule meetings with potential employers in the community for wage subsidy and employment placement partners;
Conduct outreach activities, including street outreach;
Coordinate and attend scheduled meetings within the community;
Coordinate and manage emergency pantry and closet;
Coordinate and manage all incoming donations;
Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare; and
Perform other duties assigned.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Other
Job function
Other
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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