VVFS Regional Coordinator

Title: VVFS Regional Coordinator

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $60,000-$65,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Blacksburg Office

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The purpose of the Regional Coordinator (RC) position is to serve as the region team lead and supports team members with care coordination consultation, regional case triage, resource development and both regional training related to resource development and supportive services best practices identify the behavioral health, rehabilitative, and other services needs of service members, veterans and/or their dependents/family members (SMVF).
In addition to stay connected to direct services delivery and oversight the RC works with clients to develop a coordinated services plan, connect the individual with appropriate service providers, offer care coordination support/assistance, and monitor for the successful resolution of the identified needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with the military services, culture and/or military experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of suicide interventions and mandatory reporting requirements.

Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and oral) clearly and effectively.

Experience in public speaking and delivery of subject matter trainings.

Ability to engage SMVF population, develop professional relationships, and advocate for those individuals receiving services.

Demonstrated ability to coach, motivate and lead teams while managing a high volume of work.

Demonstrated knowledge of human services, behavioral health, rehabilitative, and other support service systems for veterans and their families.

Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of federal, state and local officials including public and private providers in serving the SMVF community.

Additional Considerations

Work experience in human services and/or behavioral healthcare field required. Related field or combination of education, training, or experience may substitute.

Experience (in social work, psychology, human services, education, or an approved field) preferred. Related field or combination of education, training, or experience may substitute.

Military/veteran/family related life/work experience preferred. Military experience preferred (includes family members).

Valid driver’s license required

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: DVS HR Team

Phone: N/A

Email: recruitment@dvs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.