What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterans Vocational Specialist position at WESTERN TIDEWATER COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD?
Western Tidewater Community Service Board welcomes you to join our team!
At WTCSB our mission is to provide a coordinated system of quality recovery-oriented care in Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Substance Abuse Services to the citizens of the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We continually strive to value staff, support diversity, and promote excellence and personal choice in the provision of consumer care.
We are seeking an Educational and Vocational Specialist for the SSG Fox SPGP.
**Must be an eligible Veteran**
Responsibilities & Duties:
The objective of this position is to provide support to Veterans by connecting them with services that foster educational/vocational opportunities, resume writing, as well as translating military experience into civilian career opportunities. This position will also assist Veterans in obtaining VA benefits specifically the GI Bill and Veteran Readiness and Employment services along with as various other training services and educational assistance. Provide outreach services to ensure that eligible individuals, including those who are at highest risk of suicide or who are not receiving health care or other services furnished by VA, and their families are identified, engaged, and provided suicide prevention services. This position must exercise sound judgement, demonstrate initiative, have exceptional organization skills, proficient verbal and written communication, and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Qualifications and Skills:
**Must be an eligible Veteran**
· Currently possess, or can acquire, base access
· Hold a valid driver’s license with an acceptable DMV record
· Certified peer specialist within months of hire
· Experience in using various computer software applications and/or Electronic Health Record (Preferred)
· Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Benefits for Full-Time:
• 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
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume via Indeed, or on our job board at www.wtcsb.org. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. WTCSB is a drug, alcohol & smoke free workplace. Visit our website, www.wtcsb.org for more information or email employment@wtcsb.org .
WTCSB is an equal opportunity employer
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