Senior Veteran Services Program Lead

WCSO; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County in Oregon is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator for the Veteran Services Team within the Disability, Aging, and Veteran Services (DAVS) division. You will coordinate, oversee, and administer the Veteran Services Program and lead a dedicated team of Veteran Services Officers.

Ideal candidates have prior military experience or work with veterans, and knowledge of veterans' benefits laws, trauma-informed care, and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, public administration, political science, business administration, or a related field; AND six (6) years of increasingly responsible professional experience, including program administration of services for veterans, people with disabilities, or other community-based populations.
• Ability to become Accredited Veteran Service Officer within one year of hire and successful completion of background checks post offer.
• Experience with managing grants, contracts, and budgets and engaging communities to advance the mission.

Responsibilities

• providing operational support for DAVS
• managing grants and contracts
• overseeing the veteran services program budget
• conducting public outreach and presentations
• contributing to strategic planning efforts

Skills

Prior military experience

Knowledge of veterans' benefits laws

Trauma-informed care principles

Community-focused outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Washington County in Oregon is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator for the Veteran Services Team within the Disability, Aging, and Veteran Services (DAVS) division. You will coordinate, oversee, and administer the Veteran Services Program and lead a dedicated team of Veteran Services Officers.

Ideal candidates have prior military experience or work with veterans, and knowledge of veterans' benefits laws, trauma-informed care, and community outreach.