VVFS Regional Coordinator

Title: VVFS Regional Coordinator

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $60,000-$70,000

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 Virginia Department of Veteran Services (DVS) is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to serve as the Regional Coordinator in the VA Veterans & Family support (VVFS) department.

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).

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.

VDVS accepts submissions of on-line applications only. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 P.M. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which includes your specific qualifications for the position you are seeking.

The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic applications and/or resume. RMS provides confirmation or receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application.

It is the policy of VDVS to provide equal opportunity for all applications and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, gender, identify or expression, disability, veterans’ status or political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified person with disabilities.

Commonwealth of Virginia State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring accommodation should direct inquiries to the human resource contact directly. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be reviewed and determined on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or resume.

Contact Information Name: DVS HR Team

Phone: N/A

Email: [email protected]

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.