MACV Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans · 2 months ago
Justice Involved Veterans Program Manager
Saint Paul,MN,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelMinnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) is a statewide nonprofit organization with a mission to end Veteran homelessness in Minnesota. The Justice Involved Veterans Program Manager will develop and expand services for Justice Involved Veteran clients, focusing on overcoming barriers to achieve housing stability and fostering relationships with correctional facilities and community service providers.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Lead the strategic growth, implementation, and evaluation of the Justice Involved Veterans (JIV) Program
Identify, develop, and refine program processes, best-practice standards, and outcome measures that support effective service delivery for justice-impacted Veterans
Build and implement systems for tracking program impact, performance outcomes, and long-term program sustainability
Pilot new program tools, case management workflows, and internal tracking systems to improve data quality, referral coordination, and outcome reporting
Maintain ongoing assessment of needs within the justice-impacted Veteran population to inform program planning and future development
Provide supervision, guidance, professional development, and accountability to JIV Case Managers and program personnel
Facilitate team meetings, case consultations, and workflow coordination to ensure efficiency, quality service delivery, and alignment with agency goals
Support onboarding, training, and mentoring of new JIV staff, MACV staff, community partners, or volunteers, as assigned
Strengthen and expand formal relationships with Federal, State, Tribal, and County correctional systems; act as primary liaison for the JIV program
Build collaborative partnerships with Veteran-specific and non-Veteran community organizations, service providers, re-entry programs, courts, corrections staff, and other justice-oriented stakeholders
Identify key contacts within institutions and the community to increase communication, referral networks, and coordinated case planning
Promote equitable access to housing, treatment, and community resources for Veterans exiting incarceration or navigating justice involvement
Advocate for policies, practices, and system improvements that reduce homelessness and barriers to stability for justice-impacted Veterans
Serve as subject-matter resource internally and externally regarding reentry challenges, community supervision challenges, justice-related housing barriers, program eligibility, and risk-reduction strategies
Develop and deliver presentations, program overviews, and educational materials for MACV staff, correctional facilities, community partners, task forces, and multi-disciplinary audiences
Represent MACV at conferences, summits, trainings, and stakeholder meetings to elevate awareness of JIV needs, data, and solutions
Provide consultation and technical assistance to partners seeking to better support justice-involved Veterans
Screen, triage, and assign internal and external referrals for JIV case management and re-entry support
Collaborate with VA Healthcare for Re-entry Veterans (HCRV), VA Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO), MDVA Justice Outreach, County Veterans Service Office (CVSO) and other re-entry partners while providing oversight of discharge planning, release-planning, and case reviews
Attend Homeless Veteran Registry (HVR) meetings to proactively identify Veterans whose justice involvement may create barriers to housing stability and connect them with JIV services as appropriate. Screen out or provide light touch support as appropriate
Assist with prospecting and applying for new funding streams to support the program
Maintain program continuity, staffing structure, and caseload oversight during periods of staffing transition or program growth
Perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned to support program operations and the organizations mission
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher preferred with an emphasis on restorative justice, Second Chance initiatives, or Social Work, or a combination of relative education and experience
Experience and knowledge of judicial, correctional, and community supervision conditions from a restorative justice standpoint, and veteran services within the State of Minnesota
A broad understanding of the barriers involved when a Veteran reenters the community from incarceration
Demonstrate ability to collaborate with others effectively; to manage conflict; to participate as a team member; and to give and accept criticism constructively
Comfort and/or experience working with diverse individuals of all backgrounds, including veterans charged or convicted of serious criminal offenses; to include violent crimes and sexual offenses
Ability to produce effective case notes and communicate verbally and in writing with outside agencies
Have a high regard and ability to meet schedules and timelines; demonstrate excellent ability to work independently and in group settings
Share MACV's social justice vision to serve high barrier Veterans and to provide service in a way that aspires to standards of administrative and programmatic excellence
Have the ability to travel to correctional facilities, as needed
Be able to pass a background check that will permit entry into correctional facilities
Benefits
Healthcare coverage
Dental
Vision
Life
STD and LTD insurance
Generous paid time off
Retirement benefits
12 holidays per year
Paid parental leave
Paid family and medical leave
Technology and wellness reimbursement programs
Tuition reimbursement
Continued professional development support
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Company
MACV Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that provides homeless veterans, or those at risk of being homeless, and their families with housing assistance and a network of supportive organizations to alleviate the obstacles and provide security for the future.
Founded in 1990
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Neal Loidolt
President/CEO
Brian Peterson
Chief Financial Officer
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