Description of Duties

This position, located at the Monroe County Veterans Service Agency, is responsible for acting as a liaison between the nature-based therapy program and the community, providing access for veterans to participate in the program, and establishing and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders. The nature-based program provides therapy services for veterans in need of mental health care caused by trauma or prolonged exposure to stress. The employee assists with and executes logistical duties of the therapy program by scheduling meetings with community members and organizations, reserving materials and space, and facilitating administrative needs of higher-level staff members in both an office setting and in the field, under a variety of weather conditions and temperature extremes, and various work schedules. Responsible for creating and maintaining accurate notes. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, the Director of Veteran’s Service Agency or other higher-level staff member. Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

PROPOSED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:

**Experience as a Teller, Cashier or Sales Clerk will not be considered appropriate experience for the purposes of these minimum qualifications.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

First Aid Certified

Experience working with veterans

Comfortable working in an outdoor setting