Program Director; Veteran Outreach

Job Description

Position Title:

Program Director (Veteran Outreach)

Location:

14 Gabriel Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 (frequent travel required)

Reports to:

Director of Military and Veteran Services

Compensation: $65,000 - $69,000/yr

Easterseals Maine delivers education, workforce development, health, and economic development programs that empower people across the state—including individuals with disabilities, military service members and families, veterans, people with mental health challenges, and others facing systemic barriers.

Easterseals Maine is an affiliate of The Fedcap Group — a global nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic mobility, workforce development, education, and health through innovative, evidence-based solutions. Serving more than 332,000 people annually across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, The Fedcap Group partners with government, employers, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and community leaders to improve lives and strengthen communities.

As Program Director for Easterseals Maine, you will lead the implementation and operation of Veterans Forward - Maine IVTP, a statewide employment-focused re-entry program serving eligible incarcerated and formerly incarcerated veterans. The position is responsible for program operations, staff supervision, performance management, grant compliance, partner coordination, data quality, and continuous quality improvement across the pre-release-to-post-release service continuum.

You will supervise two (2) Veteran Outreach & Employment Specialists and is supported by one (1) Data and Quality Analyst. Additionally, you will carry a caseload as operationally necessary. Therefore, you will need to be competent to fulfill all duties of an Employment Specialist. You will ensure that services are delivered consistently with the approved US DOL-VETS Statement of Work, VGRS reporting requirements, Easterseals Maine policies, and correctional facility access and safety requirements.

The Program Director is supervised by the Director of Military and Veteran Services.

• High school diploma or GED (required)
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in workforce development, veteran services, corrections/reentry, case management, employment services, peer support, community outreach, or a related field. (required)
  • Strong ability to engage participants facing multiple barriers and maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and accurate documentation. (required)
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel statewide, including correctional facilities. (required).
• Veteran of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard.
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in human services, workforce development, criminal justice, social services, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience working with justice-involved veterans or people returning from correctional settings.
  • Experience with Maine Career Centers/JVSG, VA/VJO, SSVF, housing programs, apprenticeship, or employer development.
  • Experience using case-management and workforce reporting systems.
  • Training in military cultural competency, crisis response, suicide prevention, or Mental Health First Aid.
• Program Leadership and Operations
  • Staff Supervision and Performance Management
  • Grant Performance and Continuous Quality Improvement
  • Program Quality Assurance and Data Integrity
  • Participant Service Oversight
  • Partnerships, Employer Engagement, and Institutional Coordination
  • Grant Compliance, Reporting, and Fiscal Coordination
  • Deliver services both in prisons and jails (pre-release), and in the community (post-release) statewide in Maine.
  • Assign Employment Specialists to various facilities and…