Outreach Coordinator (51136)

JOB SUMMARY: The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for conducting "street" and agency outreach for homeless Veterans with the Kiowa Tribe Veterans Office Supportive Services for Veterans & Families (SSVF) program. This staff member will be the SSVF program's expert on local homeless outreach and engagement, rapid rehousing, and transitional supportive services. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct regular "street" outreach to form relationships with homeless Veterans and connect them to services that end their homelessness.
• Provide resources for Veterans like food and shelter options.
• Routinely deliver bus passes and food boxes to homeless Veterans
• Work closely with the SSVF Case Manager to assist homeless Veterans with the program eligibility determination process and refer homeless Veterans to other community services to meet their needs.
• Support community efforts to end veteran homeless by reviewing HMIS and Built for Zero veteran data to inform outreach efforts.
• Supports efforts of community coordinated entry to advocate for veteran's housing opportunities.
• Provide office coverage as needed to help support walk-ins.
• Coordinates veterans’ services outreach events as instructed or needed.
• Ability to work independently while meeting work expectations and program standards
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Preferred experience: one (l) year of prior work experience working with homeless individuals and/or
• households or prior experience working with military and/or Veteran populations. (experience is not
• required)
• Ability to work independently while meeting work deadlines and program standards
• Six (6) months of prior outreach work experience preferred.
• Prior military experience preferred but not required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Oklahoma State driver's license and be insurable under the Kiowa Tribe's Driving Policy
• Must submit and pass a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain a DOJ clearance to enter military bases to complete job duties.
• Must submit to and pass drug testing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
• Occasional medium work that includes moving objects up to 20-50 pounds.
• Constantly operating tribal vehicles (Handicapped accessible 9-passenger Van)
• Constantly moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Some duties may require outside work in various weather elements to complete job duties.
• May be required to work outside the normal work schedule to complete job duties.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Kiowa Tribe does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

According to the Kiowa Tribe Human Resources Policies and Procedures, the Kiowa Tribe recognizes Kiowa Preference first, other federally recognized tribes second and other races last.  

Indian Preference applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), BIA Form 4432, Tribal Identification or Certificate Degree of Indian Blood must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference.