Community Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Home for Heroes Outreach Specialist (Part time)

Location: 1688 W Adams St Phoenix, AZ 85007

Duration: 06 Months contract

Pay rate: $40/hr.

Pima: Person required to live in Pima County

20 hours per week and can work between 6am - 7pm, flexible

Remote, but may be required in person for community events or stakeholder meetings

Position Summary

The Outreach Specialist will facilitate virtual and on-site meetings (individual and group) with stakeholders. These meetings will gather feedback on successful strategies/best practices, the challenges to sustaining and/or scaling them as well as identify gaps in service provision/resource allocation. Additionally, the Outreach Specialist will compile a list of local community services and resources that may not be included on current service-oriented data bases. Based on the information gathered, the Outreach Specialist will work with the program coordinator and data analyst to assist with the development of a comprehensive plan aligned with federal, state, and local resources and strategies to ensure a unified approach to addressing veteran homelessness.

Success in this role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to think critically, and work within a 7 month timeframe to achieve project objectives. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about ending the experience of homelessness for veterans in Arizona.

Requirements

• One year experience in community outreach, or a similar role.
• Strong verbal communication and meeting facilitation skills.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience using social media and other digital tools for outreach and engagement purposes.
• Experience using virtual meeting software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Knowledge of HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD, and other federal housing programs.
• Knowledge of best practices in homeless services.
• Familiarity with data analysis and program evaluation.
• Live in and have the ability to travel, as needed, throughout the assigned CoC region in Arizona, i.e., Maricopa County, Pima County, or Balance of State (13 Counties outside of Maricopa and Pima).
• Knowledge of veteran specific and general homeless service resources and key stakeholders within the assigned region.
• Attend all virtual team and individual meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Communication or related field.
• Knowledge of SWOT analysis.
• Military service experience or background in working with veteran populations.
• Person with lived experience.

Working Conditions:

• This position is remote with a laptop and cellphone provided.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for community events or stakeholder meetings.

Company Description

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Description

About BCforward:\r\n\r\nFounded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.\r\n\r\nBCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.\r\n\r\nBCforward is an equal opportunity employer.