Associate Director of Veterans Career Program

Description

Working at PVA provides the opportunity to join a diverse and passionate team of individuals committed to improving the lives of veterans, specifically the lives of veterans with spinal cord injuries and disease and their caregivers.

At PVA, our employees know they are making a difference every day. Our unique backgrounds and cultures blend together to help us fulfill PVA’s mission. So, whether you’re at our National Office in Washington, D.C., or one of our several service offices across the country, you have the benefit of knowing that everything you do is part of PVA’s effort to help our veterans. Join us and make a difference!

Job Title: Associate Director of Veterans Career Program

Reports To: Director of Veterans Career Program

Position Overview: The Associate Director will assist the Director in planning, executing, and reporting on the daily operations of the Veterans Career Program.

Position responsibilities and duties:

• Assist with regular program updates and comprehensive summary reports to the Deputy Executive Director, PVA leadership, and strategic partners.
• Represent PVA and Veterans Career Program before federal, state, and private sector agencies, sub-agencies, or programs on veteran employment matters and programs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Veterans Career Program strategic plan to engage the veteran community and veteran-ready employers
• Assist with the updating/development of Veterans Career Program policy and procedure manuals and other supporting documentation as necessary.
• Primary lead for Veterans Career Program counseling services, working directly with Veterans Career Program Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRCs) and Employment Analysts (EAs) to ensure expert employment and vocational rehabilitation counseling services, including:
  • Development and implementation of online training, professional development, certification/recertification, and compliance training for VRCs and EAs.
  • Assisting with the interviewing, onboarding, and training of new counselors.
  • Assisting with the potential expansion of counseling services with the addition of VRCs & EAs.
  • Determining specific objectives, goals, and action plans of individual counselors.
  • Ensuring proper preparation, development, maintenance, and follow-up on diversified vocational rehabilitation and employment.
  • Serving as a lead for PVA’s Employment Network with the Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work Program, assisting veterans receiving Social Security Disability Insurance as they pursue paid employment.
  • Assisting VCRS and EAs with the expansion of the client base through the development and pursuit of an effective outreach program.
  • Schedule, develop & host virtual webinars related to veteran, disability & employment topics.
  • Developing and encouraging good working relationships with chapters of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Department of Veterans Affairs, other veterans’ service organizations, employment agencies, and community resources to maximize employment opportunities for paralyzed veterans.
  • Developing and maintaining an effective working relationship with VAMCs and SCI Centers within the assigned areas of jurisdiction.
  • Serving on committees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Paralyzed Veterans of America, or other related organizations as directed.
  • Researching and preparing reports and documents on issues of concern to Paralyzed Veterans of America and the Veterans Career Program.
  • Traveling as required by the Veterans Career Program, and attends scheduled training seminars, employment/hiring events, and related activities.
  • Serving as a vocational and employment expert at PVA training seminars, to PVA’s field representatives, and other internal and external functions as assigned. Plans, prepares, and conducts individual training presentations.
  • Ensuring that PVA Chapters are fully apprised of information relating to or affecting the delivery of vocational rehabilitation and employment services to veteran beneficiaries.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Master’s level degree in vocational rehabilitation or a related field.
• Must have and be able to maintain the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certificate.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Department of Veterans Affairs accreditation for representatives
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Suitability clearance for the Social Security Administration Employment Network.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the vocational rehabilitation field in the private sector, government, or non-profit arenas is preferred but not required.
• Must have demonstrated expert proficiency in assisting clients in obtaining employment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills and presentation skills.
• Excellent computer skills; knowledge of MS Office and video conferencing platforms.
• Strong management and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to provide oversight and direction for numerous activities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated oversight skills and strategic perspective.
• Must maintain the confidentiality of all personnel and client files and information.
• Travel 10%

Top Perks and Benefits:

• Fully remote position
• Employer-Paid Benefits – Employer-paid benefits like Medical Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability.
• Healthcare Insurance – Affordable Medical, Vision, and Dental options for team members and their families.
• Optional Insurance – Including Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, and more.
• 401k Match–401k retirement savings plan with a guaranteed employer contribution and matching option.
• Tuition Reimbursement – We empower our team to be the very best they can be by offering a competitive reimbursement plan for education related to your role.
• Work-Life Balance – We honor 14 paid holidays, vacation leave starting at 15 days per year, and sick leave with no limit on the amount to be accrued.
• Additional Benefits –Health Savings Account with an employer contribution, Parking & Transit Spending Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, TicketsAtWork Membership, and more!

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