Outreach Services Coordinator - Danville Veterans Housing

Build belonging, hope, and your career at Mercy Housing, the nation's largest nonprofit affordable housing organization.

We’re looking for a Community Outreach Coordinator who enjoys building relationships and connecting people to meaningful resources. In this role, you’ll be out in the community meeting residents, partnering with local organizations, and helping individuals access services that support their health, education, and economic stability. 

If you’re someone who is approachable, resourceful, and passionate about making a difference, this could be a great fit.

Pay: $20-21/hour, dependent on experience.  This is a part-time (24 hours/week) position.

Benefits

• Several healthcare plans to choose from, dental (includes free basic dental option) and vision 


• 15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays.


• 403b + match


• Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday), early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours)


• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday


• Paid time off to volunteer


• Paid parental & care giver leave


• Employer paid life insurance


• Free employee assistance plan


• Pet insurance options

Duties

• Connect with residents and community members to understand their needs


• Conduct outreach to engage individuals in supportive programs and services


• Link residents to resources such as case management, mental health services, education, and job readiness programs


• Build and maintain relationships with local service providers and community partners


• Encourage participation in programs through ongoing follow-up and engagement


• Represent Mercy Housing at community meetings and neighborhood events


• Collaborate with internal teams to share resources and support resident success


• Track outreach efforts and maintain accurate documentation and reports

Competencies

• A genuine interest in supporting individuals and strengthening communities


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with diverse populations


• Comfort working both independently and as part of a team


• Clear communication skills (both written and verbal)


• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative in problem-solving

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• At least 1 year of experience working with at-risk populations or conducting community/street outreach

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field


• Bilingual or multilingual skills

This is a brief description of the position.  Mercy Housing is a fair chance employer; while we conduct background checks for all positions, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.