Virginia Veteran & Family Support Veteran Justice Specialist
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Veteran Services (DVS) is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to serve as a Veteran Justice Specialist in the VA Veterans & Family Support (VVFS) department. The purpose of the Veteran Justice Specialist (VJS) position is to identify the behavioral health, rehabilitative, and other services needs of service members, veterans and/or their dependents/family members (SMVF), including veterans in the criminal justice system. The VJS develops a coordinated services plan, connects the individual with appropriate service providers, offers case management support/assistance, and monitors for the successful resolution of the identified needs. The VJS also ensures that adequate and timely needs assessment, treatment, and support are available to justice-involved veterans (JIVs) in multiple phases of the criminal justice system. The VJS provides outreach and supportive services to JIVs in diversion courts, jails, correctional facilities, and on probation and parole supervision in the service area. The VJS will provide direct services to JIVs which include, but are not limited to, needs assessment, service planning, case management, monitoring and support. The VJS will report to the applicable VVFS Regional Director. The VJS duties are directed by the VVFS SOP and VVFS Justice Involved Services (JIS) policy under the guidance of the VVFS Housing and Criminal Justice Director.
Requirements
- Knowledge and familiarity with the military services, culture and/or military experience.
- Knowledge and experience related to human services and/or behavioral healthcare field.
- Knowledge and experience in behavioral health and supportive services for veterans, service members, dependents and caregivers.
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system and diversion strategies as it pertains to justice involved individuals.
- Knowledge of re-entry barriers and initiatives for justice-involved individuals.
- Knowledge of risks and needs of JIVs.
- Knowledge of human rights, ethical and legal concerns related to providing case management services.
- Knowledge of suicide interventions and mandatory reporting requirements.
- Ability to communicate (written and oral) clearly and effectively.
- Experience in public speaking and delivery of subject matter trainings related to SMVF population.
- Ability to engage SMVF population, develop professional relationships with a wide variety of agencies, and advocate for those individuals receiving services.
- Excellent client service skills.
- Excellent knowledge of computers and word processing skills.
- Excellent organization and record keeping skills.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Ability to work in a team model.
- Maintain effective inter/intra-agency working relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience in human services and/or behavioral healthcare field.
- Related field or combination of education, training, or experience may substitute.
- Experience (in social work, psychology, human services, education, or an approved field) preferred.
- Criminal justice-related work experience preferred.
- Military/veteran/family related life/work experience preferred.
- Military experience preferred (includes family members).
- Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record must be maintained throughout employment.
- Must complete all DVS agency and VVFS program training requirements within 6 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Identify the behavioral health, rehabilitative, and other services needs of service members, veterans and/or their dependents/family members (SMVF), including veterans in the criminal justice system.
- Develop a coordinated services plan.
- Connect the individual with appropriate service providers.
- Offer case management support/assistance.
- Monitor for the successful resolution of the identified needs.
- Ensure that adequate and timely needs assessment, treatment, and support are available to justice-involved veterans (JIVs) in multiple phases of the criminal justice system.
- Provide outreach and supportive services to JIVs in diversion courts, jails, correctional facilities, and on probation and parole supervision in the service area.
- Provide direct services to JIVs which include, but are not limited to, needs assessment, service planning, case management, monitoring and support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
