HVRP Veterans Outreach, Referral & Recruitment Specialist

## Description **Veterans Outreach, Referral & Recruitment Specialist** Join a mission-driven team that empowers the veterans who’ve served our nation. VOAMI is seeking a dynamic, community-focused professional to lead outreach, build partnerships, and connect veterans with life-changing employment and supportive services. If you thrive on relationship-building and making real impact, this role is for you. *This position is grant-funded and dependent on continued program funding.* **What You Will Do** **Outreach & Recruitment** - Lead strategic outreach to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. - Engage veterans in shelters, VA facilities, Michigan Works! offices, food pantries, and community events. - Represent VOAMI at job fairs, stand downs, and community meetings. - Build trust, screen eligibility, and coordinate intakes. **Referral & Partnership Development** - Develop and maintain partnerships with community agencies, housing providers, employers, and veteran organizations. - Present program information to partners and build steady referral pipelines. - Track and follow up on referrals to support successful engagement. **Participant Engagement & Support** - Assist with intake and eligibility documentation. - Coordinate warm hand-offs to Case Managers and Employment Specialists. - Maintain consistent communication to prevent drop-off and support retention. **Data Tracking & Reporting** - Record outreach activities, referrals, and enrollments. - Monitor outcomes, prepare monthly reports, and ensure grant compliance. **Community Representation** - Serve as a visible VOAMI representative in community coalitions, CoC meetings, and veteran-focused initiatives. - Promote program awareness through presentations and networking. **What we are seeking** - Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Social Work, Human Services or related field. - 2+ years in outreach, recruitment, workforce development, or human services. - Experience with veterans or vulnerable populations preferred. - Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills. - Ability to work independently and meet enrollment goals. - Knowledge of veteran services and community resources. - Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems. - Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel locally. **Benefits & Pay** - Medical, Dental & Vision - Staff Development - $22.23 hourly rate of pay VOAMI is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.