Veteran Operations Manager (SSG)

Western Tidewater CSB is seeking an Operations Manager for the SSG Veterans Division of our organization:

Responsibilities and Duties of SSG Operations Manager:

• Collaborate with community Veteran agencies, organizations, schools, neighborhoods, and other organizations to identify needs, resources, and program priorities.
• Assist the SMVF Regional Navigator in planning, implementing, and evaluating culturally appropriate and sensitive prevention education programs for Veterans and their families.
• With a staff of Peer Support Specialists, a Job Coach, and an Education-Vocation Specialist, set forth the initiatives of the SMVF program in meeting the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant priorities, and linking Veterans to the best possible Healthcare Services and other stressor-reducing programs for Veterans and their families.
• Participate in information dissemination activities and online and in-person group workshop facilitation, providing suicide prevention education, substance abuse, tobacco use, and mental health information, and educational programs, vocational programs, and employment services.
• Maintain documentation regarding Suicide Prevention program implementation data, including participation, number, and content of programs and activities, and evaluation of the data.
• Maintain a working knowledge of other community resources and service programs.
• Assist other Prevention staff in providing Prevention programs, resources, and other family, and 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 Operations Manager:

The candidate at entry level must have, through a combination of education and work experience, the knowledge, skills, and abilities below-

• 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.