POSITION SUMMARY:

Person in this position will be responsible for community and street outreach to identify veterans and their families at risk of becoming homeless, the most vulnerable homeless individuals and chronically homeless veterans in the Stockton area. This person will also be responsible for providing outreach as necessary including Point in Time Surveys, Vulnerability Surveys and Homeless Encampment closures. Persons in this position will be part of an outreach team using the Housing First Model and comprehensive centralized assessment system. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Serve as an active part of the San Joaquin Valley Veterans (SJVV) outreach team and carry out all required responsibilities as needed. Provide screening, assessment, and brief interventions to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. May be required to provide referrals to community partners, case management services, education, and appropriate community resources. Participation in facilitating ancillary services, i.e., continuing care, networking with community agencies, participating in Homeless Connect events and developing and updating referral and resource information, etc. Participation in case staffing, team meetings and Fresno Madera Continuum of Care Outreach Committee meetings as required. Coordinate and partner with community resources to promote the wellbeing of the homeless and veterans. Develop and maintain working knowledge of available community resources and act as liaison. Conduct outreach activities in the Fresno Madera urban and rural communities including street outreach. Attend scheduled meetings within the community. Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and Perform all other duties as assigned.