Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a diverse, community-focused nonprofit dedicated to empowering and improving the lives of families living with the everyday barriers of poverty.

What we are proud to offer you:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Retirement Savings (IPERS and/or 403(b) with generous company match
• Paid time off and 10 company paid holidays
• Short Term Disability after 1 year of employment
• Basic Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits: Flexible Spending, Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accident, and Vision
• Corporate Advantage Partnership Education Program with Mount Mercy University and Upper Iowa University

POSITION GOAL

To promote HACAP’s Support Services for Veteran Families Program (SSVF) within the community and conduct intake screenings with homeless veterans in the assigned area. This position will work with other community partners in identifying homeless veterans, referring them to eligible services, and working in the community to end veteran homelessness. Position will be based in Cedar Rapids and responsible for conducting outreach activities in Linn, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Benton, Cedar and other counties as needed by the program.

SCHEDULE AND WAGE

Monday - Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm (some non-traditional hours may be needed); $24.86 hourly. 

*This position is eligible for a $1200 retention incentive after successfully completing 180 days of employment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Conduct outreach for homeless veterans in places where the most vulnerable in the community may congregate.
2. Follow stated outreach policies and procedures as defined by the VA and HACAP.
3. Refer screened but not enrolled veterans to other local community resources for services.
4. Explain program expectations and eligibility requirements to applicants.
5. Work with interested veterans on helping them obtain needed eligibility documentation.
6. Use a Housing First approach with veterans to engage them in the program.
7. Represent HACAP and the program at outside community events and in a proper manner
8. Outreach to local partners/community resources and foster a collaborative working relationship
9. Submit outreach activities and applications for program to the SSVF Compliance Coordinator
10. Attend staff and case conferencing meetings within the program and with other community partners as deemed appropriate.
11. Maintaining office hours at Shelter House and Veteran Liberty Center and use of HACAP’s Affordable Housing Office in Iowa City; 1-2days a week, depending on community need
12. Other duties as assigned by management staff

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor degree in social service field of study and 2 years experience

OR

Seven (7) years related experience and/or training

OR

Equivalent combination of education and/or experience

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Reliable transportation for on-the-job use
2. Valid driver’s license