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Outreach Community Health Worker

Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana Inc

#Outreach #Advocacy #Transportation #Intake #Veterans #Community Health Worker #Self-advocacy #Relias Learning Management System #Data specialist

Quick overview

The Outreach Community Health Worker conducts outreach to veterans and individuals in need of rapid re-housing and homeless prevention services. They provide direct support, connect clients with community resources, and maintain effective communication with the Outreach Supervisor.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report. The role requires the individual to self-identify as having a disability and to pass a criminal history investigation.

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Job description

Job summary

This position is responsible for outreach to Veterans and individuals in the community that are in need rapid re-housing and homeless prevention services. Referring persons served in need of housing services to available resources. Initial assessment of housing support services including conducting strength-based needs assessment.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Outreach services between 12-8:30pm
Connect individuals with benefits and supports of case management team and intake/data specialist
Communicate effectively with Outreach Supervisor regarding community needs and direction towards coverage of the 16 parishes VOASELA cover.
Conduct outreach in the 16 parishes VOASELA cover via landlord communication and connections to that region resources and homeless shelters
Verify homelessness of veterans and individuals in the community that are in need of services.
Provide support and direct assistance to tenants based on an individualized housing support plan and engagement of resources in the 16 region parishes we cover
Assist with Transportation, communication, and self-advocacy as needed for Veterans and individuals in the community
Assist other team members as needed.
Advocate for veterans’ services in problem-solving conflicts and advocate including people who are served in the community & need VOASELA referrals and resource engagement
Attend Stand-Down events and other community organized events as scheduled
Connect with the local VA offices and GPD sites for assistance as needed. This also includes local CoC, shelters, street outreach and visits to all housing aspects including but not limited to apartments/facilities etc.
Visit the Community Resource Referral Center as scheduled by Outreach Supervisor
Perform other duties as assigned

Outreach Community Health Worker

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