Program Director

Position Summary:
The Project Director serves as a member of the Leadership team of WestCare Tennessee and
works to ensure the delivery of quality services to their staff and to the individuals served in the
Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant (SSPGF). The Project Director will
provide direction and oversight to their staff regarding the community-based suicide
prevention efforts to meet the needs of Veterans and their families through outreach, suicide
prevention services, and connection to Veteran Affairs (VA) and community resources. The
Project Director is responsible for program coordination in multiple counties in East Tennessee.

Essential Job Functions:

•  Ensure the program aligns with the VA’s National Strategy for Preventing Veteran
• Suicide (2018)
•  Ensure the program assists in further implementing a public health approach that blends
• community-based prevention with clinical strategies through community efforts.
• Promote and provide health and wellness of eligible veterans and their families.
•  Supervises SSPGF staff in planning, implementation, and delivery of prevention,
• treatment, recovery and harm reduction services to eligible veterans and their families.
• Work directly with federal, state, and local VA representatives and other veteran service
• agencies building lasting relationships to increase referrals and support for sustainability
• of services.
• Serve as community contact person to conduct program presentations and updates to
• grant partners who have submitted letters of commitment as well as building new
• relationships with additional businesses, government officials, agency leaders and other
• influential individuals that will support the SSPGF grant activities and services.

Essential Qualifications:
Certifications/Licensures:
• Relevant licensure and/or certification preferred. Preference will be given to certified candidates;
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required.
Education:
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or field related to the position is preferred;
• Graduation from an accredited master’s level program is preferred;
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience and Competencies:
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a comparable role required;
• At least two (2) years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports required;
• At least one (1) year of experience in behavioral health, social services, or related industry required;
• Experience working as a “Project Director” or equivalent within a federally-funded grant preferred;
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system is required;
• Excellent communication skills required;
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion required;
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• Ability to work well in a team environment required;
• Ability to adhere to the highest standard of ethical conduct and confidentiality required;
• Professional appearance and demeanor required;
• Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served;
• Intake and assessment experience is highly preferred;

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000