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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Department of Veteran Services (DVS) seeks a dedicated and experienced professional to serve as the Regional Coordinator in the VA Veterans & Family support (VVFS) department. The Regional Coordinator serves as the region team lead, supports team members with care coordination consultation, regional case triage, resource development and regional training related to resource development and supportive services best practices, and identifies behavioral health, rehabilitative, and other services needs of service members, veterans and/or their dependents/family members (SMVF).

In addition to staying connected to direct services delivery and oversight, the RC works with clients to develop a coordinated services plan, connects the individual with appropriate service providers, offers care coordination support/assistance, and monitors for the successful resolution of identified needs.

• 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.

Work experience in human services and/or behavioral healthcare field is required. Related field or combination of education, training, or experience may substitute.

Experience in social work, psychology, human services, education, or an approved field is preferred. Related field or combination of education, training, or experience may substitute.

Military/veteran/family related life/work experience is preferred. Military experience is preferred (includes family members).

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 identity 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.

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 .

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.

Name: DVS HR Team

Phone: N/A

Email: recruitmentginia.gov