Program Director (Veteran Outreach)

Easterseals•Augusta, ME

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Program Director for Easterseals Maine, you will lead the implementation and operation of Veterans Forward - Maine IVTP, a statewide employment-focused re-entry program serving eligible incarcerated and formerly incarcerated veterans. The position is responsible for program operations, staff supervision, performance management, grant compliance, partner coordination, data quality, and continuous quality improvement across the pre-release-to-post-release service continuum. You will supervise two (2) Veteran Outreach & Employment Specialists and is supported by one (1) Data and Quality Analyst. Additionally, you will carry a caseload as operationally necessary. Therefore, you will need to be competent to fulfill all duties of an Employment Specialist. You will ensure that services are delivered consistently with the approved US DOL-VETS Statement of Work, VGRS reporting requirements, Easterseals Maine policies, and correctional facility access and safety requirements. The Program Director is supervised by the Director of Military and Veteran Services.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (required)
Minimum five (5) years of experience in workforce development, veteran services, corrections/reentry, case management, employment services, peer support, community outreach, or a related field. (required)
Strong ability to engage participants facing multiple barriers and maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and accurate documentation. (required)
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel statewide, including correctional facilities. (required)
Veteran of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard.
Ability to work independently in carceral institutional and community settings.
Technology use skills including Microsoft Office Suite, case-management systems, desktop, laptop, mobile devices.
Regular travel to correctional facilities, Veterans Forward service sites, CareerCenters, partner agencies, employer locations, hiring events, and participant appointments statewide.
Reliable transportation and regular statewide travel is required ( Mileage reimbursement is provided for work-related travel from assigned work locations ).
Ability to comply with correctional-facility security, access, dress, conduct, and scheduling requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in human services, workforce development, criminal justice, social services, or a related field preferred.
Experience working with justice-involved veterans or people returning from correctional settings.
Experience with Maine CareerCenters/JVSG, VA/VJO, SSVF, housing programs, apprenticeship, or employer development.
Experience using case-management and workforce reporting systems.
Training in military cultural competency, crisis response, suicide prevention, or Mental Health First Aid.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Operations
Staff Supervision and Performance Management
Grant Performance and Continuous Quality Improvement
Program Quality Assurance and Data Integrity
Participant Service Oversight
Partnerships, Employer Engagement, and Institutional Coordination
Grant Compliance, Reporting, and Fiscal Coordination
Deliver services both in prisons and jails (pre-release), and in the community (post-release) statewide in Maine.
Assign Employment Specialists to various facilities and in the community for services.