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County of Los Angeles · 8 hours ago

VETERAN INTERN, OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY

Los Angeles County, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

The County of Los Angeles is seeking highly motivated individuals for the position of Veteran Intern, Outreach and Advocacy. The role involves providing outreach and support to veterans and their families, assisting them in accessing various services, and coordinating community engagement efforts.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Functions as a systems navigator, providing outreach and linkage to supportive services to at-risk and impacted veterans and their families

Assists with screening veterans to determine proper avenues for wellbeing in supportive services areas such as: health care, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, legal services, employment, and housing

Helps coordinate direct referrals to appropriate community and government agencies

Acts as an access agent, providing direction to resources for recovery and assistance programs. Aids Veterans and/or their family members with setting goals

Participates in veteran engagement events and community outreach in the County of Los Angeles

Assists in the development and evaluation of veteran and military family focused programs

Maintains a referral checklist of services provided while engaging in consistent follow up

Participates in continuing education and trainings, staying informed of all relevant resources and programs available within the community, cities, County, state, and Federal government

Qualification

Veteran outreachCommunity engagementResource navigationProgram evaluationGoal settingCommunication skills

Required

No experience required; however, the veteran must have been discharged or released from active duty in the United States Armed Forces under honorable conditions

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

A valid DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, is required

Physical Class 2 - Light. Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved

Applicants who have been previously appointed as a Veteran Intern, Outreach and Advocacy for more than 18 accumulative months will not be accepted