Veteran Program Manager- SSG Fox

Responsibilities and Duties of Program Manager

• Collaborate with community Veteran agencies, organizations, schools, neighborhoods, and other organizations to identify needs, resources, and program priorities.
• Aid the SMVF Regional Navigator in planning, implementing, and evaluating culturally appropriate and sensitive prevention education programs for Veterans and their families.
• With a team of Peer Support Specialists, a Job Coach, and an Education-Vocation Specialist, set the initiatives of the SMVF program to meet the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant priorities, and connect Veterans to the best healthcare services and other stress-reducing programs for Veterans and their families.
• Engage in information dissemination activities and lead online and in-person group workshop facilitation, offering suicide prevention education, substance abuse, tobacco use, and mental health information, and educational programs, vocational programs, and employment services.
• Maintain records of Suicide Prevention program implementation data, including participation, number, and content of programs and activities, and evaluate the data.
• Keep abreast of other community resources and service programs.
• Support other Prevention staff in providing Prevention programs, resources, and other family, community, and youth issues.
• Assist the SMVF Regional Navigator in areas related to program planning or outcome measures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the SMVF Regional Navigator.

Qualifications of SSG Program Manager

• The candidate at entry level must have, through a combination of education and work experience, the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters Degree in human service field (including but not limited to Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or equivalent.) (Preferred)
• Candidate MUST be a Veteran, Dependent, or Spouse of a Veteran.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license at the time of employment and availability of personal transportation for on-the-job use as needed.

Benefits for Full-Time Program Manager

• Health Insurance/Life Insurance
• Virginia Retirement System plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Vacation/Sick leave/Holiday pay
• Legal Resources
• VA529-Tuition Savings
• Critical & Accidental Insurance
• Tuition discount-South University
• Aflac
• Working Advantage – shopping discount

General Information

Job Title: Veteran Program Manager- SSG Fox

Location: Suffolk, VA.

Employee Type: Full time

Job Category: Management