Texas Veterans Commission · 14 hours ago
TVC - Homeless Veteran Program Manager (Program Specialist V)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$6,891/mo - $6,891/mo
5+ years expThe Texas Veterans Commission is dedicated to serving veterans, and they are seeking a Homeless Veteran Program Manager to coordinate and implement strategies to support homeless veterans. This role involves collaboration with agencies and service organizations to develop program strategies and connect veterans with essential resources.
Employee BenefitsGovernmentProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Represent the Texas Veterans Commission and Veterans Mental Health Department at conferences, meetings, and public events
Coordinate with other TVC programs to connect homeless veterans with eligible services
Coordinate with federal, state, and local stakeholders to align accessible resources for veterans in need
Collaborate with internal programs within the Veterans Mental Health Department and across other TVC departments
Conduct and facilitate training, workshops, and meetings in-person or virtually
Develop and maintain partnerships with individuals, organizations, and community stakeholders
Represent the state on national and regional veteran homelessness initiatives, committees, and conferences
Build and maintain a network of peers and professionals to exchange information and best practices related to veteran services
Provide training and technical assistance to service providers and partners on best practices and emerging models. Attend outreach events
Perform related duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, sociology or other related field from an accredited institution
5 years related experience in the job duties listed above
A valid Texas Driver's License must be provided within 90 days of hire
Preferred
Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related mental health field
Licensure or eligibility for licensure in Texas as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist
Experience working with veterans, service members, and their families
Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or housing crises
Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health concerns
Experience building and maintaining partnerships with federal, state, and local stakeholders
Military veteran status is strongly preferred
Company
Texas Veterans Commission
Texas Veterans Commission provides claims services to help veterans, dependents, and survivors with disability benefits and rights.
201-500 employees
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