Statewide Veteran Outreach Program Director

Socket.dev; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life/AD&D

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Commuter Benefits

403(b)

Wellness Program

Job summary

Easterseals Maine is seeking a Program Director (Veteran Outreach) to lead Veterans Forward - Maine IVTP statewide. You will manage operations, supervise staff, ensure grant compliance, and coordinate partners across pre-release to post-release services.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in workforce and veteran services, and ability to travel statewide, including correctional facilities, while maintaining data integrity and program quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum five (5) years in workforce development, veteran services, corrections/reentry, or related fields.
• Ability to engage participants facing barriers while maintaining confidentiality and documentation.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and statewide travel including correctional facilities.
• Veteran status in US Armed Forces or National Guard.
• Preferred associate or bachelor’s degree in related fields.
• Experience with Maine CareerCenters/JVSG, VA/VJO, SSVF, housing programs or employer development.
• Experience using case-management and workforce reporting systems.
• Training in military cultural competency, crisis response, or Mental Health First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program operations and service delivery across pre-release to post-release continuum.
• Supervise two Veteran Outreach & Employment Specialists and one Data & Quality Analyst.
• Ensure compliance with SOWs, reporting, and facility access/safety requirements.
• Coordinate partnerships, employer engagement, and service quality improvement.
• Assign Employment Specialists to facilities and community sites statewide.
• Maintain data quality and performance management across the program.

Skills

Staff supervision

Performance management

Grant compliance

Data integrity

Employer engagement

Case management

Public speaking

Group facilitation

Microsoft Office

statewide travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services / workforce development / criminal justice

Veteran status (US Armed Forces or National Guard)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Case-management systems

Job description

Easterseals Maine is seeking a Program Director (Veteran Outreach) to lead Veterans Forward - Maine IVTP statewide. You will manage operations, supervise staff, ensure grant compliance, and coordinate partners across pre-release to post-release services.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in workforce and veteran services, and ability to travel statewide, including correctional facilities, while maintaining data integrity and program quality.