Veteran Coordinator

ADP, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

PTSD Foundation of America is seeking a Veteran Coordinator to promote trauma support groups and provide peer-to-peer mentoring to combat veterans and their families. The role involves coordinating group activities, tracking attendance, and supporting veterans through crisis situations.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work autonomously, and willingness to travel frequently. A background in veteran services and relevant certifications is highly valued.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of lived experience.
• Complete 30-hour Care and Counsel for Combat Trauma class, CPR certification, and ASIST within 6 months of employment
• Completed MHPS, RSPS, and CISM or state equivalent within 6 months of employment.
• Competency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Willingness to travel frequently. 75%

Responsibilities

• Possess knowledge of PTSD and related disorders and veteran needs.
• Facilitate and promote Combat Trauma Support Groups while tracking attendance.
• Work with colleagues, external audiences, and supportive services for Veterans.
• Facilitate support groups and one-on-one sessions.
• Respond to Veteran-in-crisis situations.
• Track progress of Veterans through Camp Hope and external programs.
• Participate in Veteran functions, fundraisers, and community events.
• Provide detailed and accurate reports or presentations to management.
• Ensure relevant standards, processes and regulations are upheld.

Skills

Meeting facilitation

Microsoft Office

Autonomy

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Care and Counsel for Combat Trauma (30-hour)

CPR certification

ASIST certification

MHPS

RSPS

CISM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

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Full Time Clerical New Port Richey, FL, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1172

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Annually

Job Description

The Veteran Coordinator will contribute to the mission of PTSD Foundation of America to bring hope and healing to Combat Veterans and their families suffering from the effects of combat-related Post Traumatic Stress. We attempt to bring healing by directly providing evidence-based peer-to-peer mentoring, both on an individual basis and in group settings.

Job Description: Performs novice skilled work in promoting overall success of the Outreach Program’s mission as set forth by The PTSD Foundation of America by executing daily operations under direction of the General Manager.

Responsibilities

• Possess some knowledge of PTSD and general mental disorders, psychosocial aspects of PTSD and general mental disorders, and understanding the needs of the Veteran Community.
• Facilitate and promote Combat Trauma Support Groups while tracking attendance.
• Ability to work with colleagues, external audiences, and supportive services for Veterans.
• Responsible for facilitating support groups and member one-on-ones.
• Respond to Veteran-in-crisis situations.
• Track the progress of Veterans through Camp Hope and external programs.
• Participate in Veteran functions, fundraisers, and Community events.
• Keep management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.
• Ensure relevant standards, process and regulations are upheld.
• Good report writing skills with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Any additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year of lived experience.
• Complete 30-hour Care and Counsel for Combat Trauma class, CPR certification, and ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Certifications within 6 months of employment
• Completed Mental Health Peer Support (MHPS), Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS), and Crisis Incident Stress Management (CISM) or state equivalent within 6 months of employment.
• Competency in Microsoft (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Has a go-getter attitude with the ability to deliver results and work autonomously.
• Experience facilitating meetings.
• Self-care activities that encompasses self-preservation of mind, body, soul, and spirit to maintain safety, competence, and continue personal and professional growth.
• Willingness to travel frequently. 75%

Physical Requirements

• Regularly requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Occasional exposure to air and blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Compensation

• Salary: $20- $22 per hour (Veteran Coordinator level (I,II,III) based on certifications, education & experience)