TRC - Fox Veterans Program Director
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Jamestown, NY, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- At least 3 years in a related role, preferably with direct experience working with veterans.
- Preferred lived experience as a Veteran or someone closely related to veterans and understand military culture. Experience with clinical based tools and evidence based practices related to suicide.
- DUTIES
- Oversees all grant activities and ensures compliance with 38 CFR Part 78.
- Approves safety plans, crisis protocols, and high‑risk case decisions.
- Ensures timely reporting and documentation.
- Program Oversight: Supervises staff and manages partnerships with VA Medical Centers.
- Community Engagement: Promote the Program through presentations to service organizations, emergency responders, and community groups.
- Organizational collaboration: to identify new and develop ongoing community partnerships and organizational collaborations
- Educational and outreach: Ensures events and activities for veterans and their families to foster connection and reduce isolation.
- Training & Development: Recruit, train, and support veteran mentors; develop specialized training programs.
- Resource Navigation: Identify and connect veterans with community and VA resources.
- Data & Reporting: Track program outcomes, conduct assessments, and compile reports for stakeholders and funders.
- SUPERVISORY:
- Responsible for the administrative supervision of assigned staff, including but not limited to:
- Hiring, firing, discipline, performance evaluation, in-service education and training and support, and ensuring that there are an adequate number of staff to fulfill assigned responsibilities.
- Conducts staff meetings as needed or assigned.
- Ensures the competency and professionalism of assigned staff.
- Ensures that all services provided by the department adhere to Federal and State laws and regulations governing assigned area(s) of responsibility, as well as, TRC policy and procedure.
- ADMINISTRATIVE:
- Responsible for facilitating the development of services to veterans and their families.
- Assuring maximum utilization of existing programs and services
- Prepares, executes and amends as required all policies and procedures pertaining
- Ensures that there are clear, consistent and ongoing communications with all staff, including the Executive Management Team (EMT) and the Executive Support Team (EST) regarding policies, procedures, i
- OTHER DUTIES: Refer to Appendix.
- REQUIRED TOOLS: Refer to Appendix
- Fox Program Director – JOB DESCRIPTION APPENDIX
- OTHER DUTIES SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- 1. Update expense reports 2. Submit Report 3. Verify daily and monthly documentation is completed by support and peers 4. Verify mileage is completed and submitted for authorization timely 5. Verifies
- REQUIRED TOOLS: 1. Badge Access 2. E-mail (Internal Account) 3. Purchasing Software 4. Outlook (Calendar) 5. Microsoft Office 6. Time and Attendance System 7. ARM 8. Key To Purchase 9. Internet (with
Full description
Fox Veterans Program Director
RESPONSIBLE TO: AED Clinical Operations
FUNCTION:
To lead all initiatives under the SSG Fox SPG Program. Oversees the Fox team and ensures the seamless delivery of outreach , engagement and all services in or community. As well as maintains the connections to community partners and the VA system. This role is critical in that Even in a small program, VA compliance and coordination require a dedicated leader.
This individual sets the tone for the program, ensures that its runs smoothly, and serves as a role model. The Director is the “face” of the Fox program in the community
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to work independently and collaboratively. Strong leadership qualities for this position include charisma, consistency, decisiveness, flexibility, experience, creativity and the ability to inspire cohesion among staff/volunteers. Program Director should be strong ambassadors and advocate for the program in the community. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel throughout the county and work non-traditional hours for outreach and events.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 3 years in a related role, preferably with direct experience working with veterans.
Preferred lived experience as a Veteran or someone closely related to veterans and understand military culture. Experience with clinical based tools and evidence based practices related to suicide.
DUTIES
Oversees all grant activities and ensures compliance with 38 CFR Part 78.
Approves safety plans, crisis protocols, and high‑risk case decisions.
Ensures timely reporting and documentation.
Program Oversight: Supervises staff and manages partnerships with VA Medical Centers.
Community Engagement: Promote the Program through presentations to service organizations, emergency responders, and community groups.
Organizational collaboration: to identify new and develop ongoing community partnerships and organizational collaborations
Educational and outreach: Ensures events and activities for veterans and their families to foster connection and reduce isolation.
Training & Development: Recruit, train, and support veteran mentors; develop specialized training programs.
Resource Navigation: Identify and connect veterans with community and VA resources.
Data & Reporting: Track program outcomes, conduct assessments, and compile reports for stakeholders and funders.