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Advocate Program, Inc. is a multi-faceted community agency whose mission is to facilitate social change and enhance public safety through leadership, research, education, supervision, and services, utilizing best and evidence-based practices.
The Advocate Program, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit, 501 c (3) justice agency that offers probation, diversion, community service, DUI and traffic programs, domestic violence programs, substance abuse and mental health evaluations and treatment to court-ordered individuals. It has expanded to work with juveniles and families in the juvenile justice field, families impacted by family conflict and violence, and homeless veterans and their families.
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Requirements:
Military Veteran of combat zone or member of military family desired. Willingness and ability to learn human services skills; knowledge, experience and desire to aid fellow veterans / active duty members and members of their family. Comprehensive training will be provided to motivated applicant.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the additional knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
OUTREACH/ INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
The ideal candidate for the Veteran Outreach Specialist will be a combat zone veteran with experience in team leadership skills, ensuring welfare of troops during military service; someone who is self motivated and able to motivate others, who enjoys social interaction and engagement, who can successfully gain the acceptance and trust of clients, as well as with staff in other agencies that have entered into referral and service coordination agreements with Veterans Supportive Services , and possess strong work ethic and organizational skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Military Veteran desired. Extensive knowledge and experience of Miami-Dade County, Miami VA, Miami Vet Center and the local network of community based health and human services organizations providing support services to veteran families at risk of homelessness is preferred. Demonstrated ability to learn human services skills and knowledge as well as motivation to aid fellow veterans and their families is required. Comprehensive training will be provided to motivated applicant.
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Must have excellent interpersonal skills coupled with excellent oral and written communication skills. Must possess strong observation and analytical skills; functional knowledge of emergency assistance services in Miami Dade County; strong personal responsibility. Current training on military family benefits offered by the VA as well as familiarity with military family challenges is preferred. Flexible approach to working hours is mandatory, as it impacts ability to attend outreach events, and the ability to meet with family members and veterans after normal business hours.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze and interpret program procedures, outreach protocols and related policies. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and assist team in outreach tools development. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions about the Veterans Supportive Services Program from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to communicate in Spanish is highly recommended.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
The employee performs work in a normal office setting within a reasonable environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to perform local and non-local travel.
Note: Benefits offered are for Full Time employees only.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $26.00 per hour
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Marathon, FL 33050
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$64k-83k (estimate)
05/25/2024
07/24/2024
advocateprogram.com
MIAMI, FL
50 - 100
1975
DAVID MC GRIFF
$5M - $10M
Social & Legal Services