Program Coordinator, Senior

About The Opportunity

Washington County Disability, Aging, and Veteran Services (DAVS) within Health and Human Services Department is seeking a highly skilled and service-oriented Senior Program Coordinator to join the Veteran Services Team. The Senior Program Coordinator will join a collaborative and mission-driven team committed to serving the community and a wide array of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee, evaluate, and administer the Veteran Services Program within DAVS
• Oversee a dedicated team of Veteran Services Officers who support veterans and their families with excellence, humility, and compassion
• Provide operational support for DAVS
• Manage grants and contracts
• Oversee the veteran services program budget
• Conduct public outreach and presentations
• Contribute to strategic planning efforts

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Prior military experience or direct experience working with veteran populations and their families
• Knowledge of problems and issues confronting veterans and people with disabilities in the community
• Knowledge of state and federal laws related to veterans' benefits
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles, especially relating to post traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, and readjustment challenges
• Knowledge of community-focused approaches related to military service, including understanding military structure and norms
• Ability to manage contracts, grants, memorandums of understanding, or other partner relationships
• Ability to engage communities to advance the mission of the organization and advocate for those served

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in social work, social sciences, 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.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to become an Accredited Veteran Service Officer within one year of hire
• Successful completion of background checks post offer

About The Department

Disability, Aging and Veteran Services (DAVS) empowers older adults, veterans, and people with disabilities by connecting them with essential services and resources to enhance quality of life with compassion, dignity, and respect. As a trusted comprehensive resource for Washington County, we envision a future where barriers to services are removed, inclusivity is the norm, and seeking help is free of stigma. Our values are dedication, compassion, trustworthiness, collaboration, and adaptability.