Veterans Liason

Prestera Center for Mental Health Services; Charleston (WV); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Prestera Center for Mental Health Services in Charleston, West Virginia seeks a dedicated Veteran’s Liaison to engage veteran communities, coordinate outreach activities, and help connect eligible veterans with VA benefits and local supports.

The role prioritizes building partnerships with military and veteran groups, traveling across the state, advocating for access to housing, education, and employment resources, and supporting recovery goals while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of veteran services and federal/state regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication; excellent time management.
• Ability to travel across West Virginia and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsabilités

• Establishes relationships with active military and veteran groups to collaborate on programs.
• Plans, organizes and implements community outreach strategies to increase awareness of the program throughout West Virginia.
• Travels across WV to generate awareness and establish referral relationships with the VA and other providers.
• Provide advocacy and assistance to obtain VA benefits and other sources including housing, education and employment resources.
• Gather data using the Recovery Capital Scale at entry and quarterly thereafter.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Description du poste

Job Title: Veteran’s LiaisonFLSA Status: Non-ExemptReports to: Director of Outpatient ServicesDepartment: Outpatient ServicesPreparation Date: 10/14/2022CENTER’S MISSION AND VISION:The mission of Prestera Center is a united effort dedicated to helping people achieve their full potential and to be the preferred choice for behavioral health services.JOB SUMMARYThe Veteran’s Liaison works to ensure engagement in Veteran’s communities, organizations, and increases access to services. The Veteran’s Liaison will assist Veterans in gaining benefits from the Veteran’s Administration (VA).DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEstablishes relationships with active military and veteran groups to collaborate on programs.Plans, organizes and implements community outreach strategies to increase awareness of the program throughout West Virginia.Travels throughout West Virginia to generate awareness of program with the VA, community groups and other providers to establish referral relationships and explore opportunities for collaborationPromote ongoing recovery from substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders through following the written recovery plan and provide resources that support the individual recovery goalsAct as a resource broker for assisting the individual in overcoming personal and environmental barriers for a planned transition from the recovery residence into the community.Provide advocacy and assistance to the individual in acquiring eligible benefits from the Veterans Administration (VA), and other sources including but not limited to applying for federal and state benefits, housing, educational and employment assistance, and providing information on resources related to compensation and pensions.Provide peer support relevant to military culture in individual and group settings.Gather individual and aggregate data utilizing the Recovery Capital Scale tool with everyone receiving services upon entry into the program, and quarterly thereafter.Investigates the eligibility of veterans and dependents for various benefits.Acts as an advocate for veterans and other eligible persons in obtaining benefits to which they are entitled.Orders supplies as neededDemonstrates excellent customer service skills with internal and external customers.Attends all departmental and center meetings/trainings as assigned.Adheres to confidentiality, HIPAA, and risk management policies and procedures including but not limited to completing Incident Reports.Participates in other functional work by participating in related projects, as applicable and directed by Center leadershipSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNo supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSEXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Knowledge of the various services available to veterans and of federal, state andcounty laws and/or regulations governing their administration.Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.Possess strong written and verbal communication skills in conjunction with strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to complete multiple tasks and high volume of work with deadlines.Must be able to lift 25 lbs.Valid Driver’s license required.Must complete CPR and CPI courses per agency policy.EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma/GED required. College Degree Preferred.