Position: Veteran Program Manager Category: Non-exempt
Department: Veterans Programs Employment Status: Full Time
Finger Printing Required: Yes Driving: Yes
The Veteran Program Manager is responsible for the development and enhancement of
services provided to Veterans in Nassau County. Some weekend hours may be required if
deemed necessary.
Conduct Vet2Vet Peer Support Groups in various locations in Nassau County.
Conduct program outreach at Veterans Stand Down, National Guard Yellow Ribbon,
and other veteran benefit fairs and events.
Conduct public speaking at veterans groups and other social service organizations to
publicize services.
Operate in a mobile capacity to engage with veterans when needed.
Interact individually with veterans to recommend referrals to other benefits and
services.
Respond to urgent situations as needed.
Conduct documentation as required.
Develop conferences, workshops, awareness initiatives to educate and support the
Veteran community.
Develop Veteran peer support groups creating safe spaces for the community to
enhance outcomes.
Oversee the implementation of Veteran peer support groups and initiatives.
Attract, supervise, train, and develop Veteran program staff.
Utilize tools for quantitative and qualitative data collecting, monitoring categories of
veterans needs and accumulate data.
Mental Health Association of Nassau County, Inc.
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION INFORMATION:
II. GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
III. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide video calling, telephonic, as well as face to face outreach, engagement, and
presentations in the field.
Working with management, attends and participates in team meetings to provide
input/feedback around what we need to incorporate to serve our veteran community and
program goals.
Create, oversee, and staff outreach events to assist in the attraction and retention of
Veteran participants.
Compile monthly monitoring reports and submits all necessary documentation
according to applicable agency policy and/ or HIPAA standards to state agencies as
necessary.
Participate in trainings, educational and department projects as requested.
Other duties as assigned
Reports to: Director of Veteran Services
Supervises: Veteran Peer Facilitators and Program Coordinator
HS diploma required
Bachelors Degree / Masters Degree preferred.
Prior service in U.S. Military required.
Prior mental health experience a plus.
Veteran with lived experience and willingness to utilize personal experience to assist
others in recovery
Bachelors Degree Experience working with the mental health population
Basic knowledge of community support services/resources/mental health service
delivery system, preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft suite
Demonstrated competency in written, verbal and computational skills to present and
document records in accordance with program standards
Knowledge of Medicaid, Social Security and other entitlements preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills required Valid and clean New York State Drivers
License, required
Must have the ability and willingness to regularly travel a minimum of 50%
SUPERVISION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
UALIFICATIONS OTHER
Clean NYS Drivers License, must have own transportation.
Microsoft Word, Outlook, Internet, Data entry. Must have home computer and internet
access.
Must have own cell phone. Strong verbal and written communication skills required.