Veteran Support Specialist

Veterans • Springfield, MA

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About The Position

With the belief that they were there when we needed them, so we must be there now that they need us, Veterans Inc. is the largest provider of supportive services to Veterans and their families in New England. We are seeking to fill the Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SPGP) Veteran Support Specialist position and add valuable members to our team to accomplish our mission! This position is part of the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant (SPGP). This position is responsible for delivering supportive services to veterans who are at high risk of suicide and reducing the barriers to mental health and VA access among veterans at risk. This position will also provide case management and outreach services to assist veteran clients and their families enrolled in Veterans Inc Programs. WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAY TO DAY: Intake and assessment, problem identification, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, continuum of care, evaluation and follow-up. Provides case management services to a caseload of veterans who are identified as high risk for suicide. This includes meeting with the veteran, developing individualized service plans, collaboration and coordination with programs within the VA, and connections to community based resources when appropriate. Provides follow-up phone calls with Veterans who called the Veterans Crisis Line. The content of these calls can include clinical support, coordination with VA services, assistance enrolling in VA healthcare, providing community based resources, and support to family members of Veterans. Provide suicide prevention consultation services and education on suicide prevention best practices to VA providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in case management, substance abuse prevention, outreach, and/or services to the homeless or veteran populations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with veterans preferred but not required; sensitivity to veterans-related needs and issues.
• Comfort talking about and addressing the topic of suicide on a day-to-day basis.
• Knowledge and compassion regarding suicide prevention.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from varied backgrounds, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI/Background records check.
• Compliance with Veterans Inc. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
• Religious and Medical Exemptions are considered.

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree preferred.
• Military experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's.

Responsibilities

• Intake and assessment, problem identification, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, continuum of care, evaluation and follow-up.
• Provides case management services to a caseload of veterans who are identified as high risk for suicide.
• Provides follow-up phone calls with Veterans who called the Veterans Crisis Line.
• Provide suicide prevention consultation services and education on suicide prevention best practices to VA providers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package for FT employees includes: BCBS Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• $2500 Medical Opt-Out program if you have medical coverage through another source.
• Retirement Plan (403B) with a $2000 Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees