What You’ll Do

If you want to help people at imminent risk of losing their homes, you could be a great Outreach Specialist with HELP USA Project Anchor in Suffolk County and play a key role in delivery of a comprehensive, community-based homelessness prevention program. You’ll report to the Assistant Program Manager and engage Suffolk County communities to identify individuals and families who have been impacted by COVID-19 and are facing a housing crisis. You’ll work closely with community-based organizations and agencies to provide information on homelessness prevention, encourage referrals to Project Anchor, and provide pre-screening training to facilitate appropriate referrals. You’ll also make program presentations, attend community events, and distribute program materials.

You’re a great fit for this role if you:

• Have an Associate’s degree (with a Bachelor’s degree even better).

• Have at least a year of experience in outreach and social services (with more experience even better).

• Have strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

It would be helpful (but not required) if you:

• Are bi-lingual (English/Spanish), since many of our client families are native Spanish speakers.

• Have knowledge of homelessness and supportive services.

• Have a valid US Driver’s license.

• Are able to provide some weekend and evening coverage as needed.

We Have GREAT BENEFITS!

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers entire family with NO employee contribution

• Generous Paid Time Off!

• 401k with Company contribution even if employee doesn't contribute

• And More!

Compensation: $16.83 - $17.79 hourly

Who We Are

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.

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