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Please Note:All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed./To receive Military Employment preference, a copy of the DD Form 214 (member #1 not accepted), NA Form 13038, VA Summary Benefits Letter, or a DD form 1300 must be provided before an interview can be extended./College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended.If this information is not provided prior to the interview, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

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General Description:The program manager will serve as a vital team member of the Veterans Mental Health Department (VMHD) responsible for leading the Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN). The MVPN is made up of TVC-Certified Peer Service Coordinators providing services including peer-to-peer support, training on suicide prevention and military cultural competency, coordination of mental health first aid, and warm-handoffs to local resources based on the individual needs of the veteran and family. This includes working in collaboration with federal, state, and local partners to help veterans and their families access available resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Oversee the certification of TVC-Certified Peer Service Coordinators within the Military Veteran Peer Network and provide guidance and technical assistance. · Conduct site assessments to ensure adequate performance and compliance with statute and contractual obligations. · Deliver training on mental health related topics relevant to veterans, service members, and their families. · Coordinate with federal, state, and local stakeholders to align accessible resources for veterans in need. · Working with forensic stakeholders on issues pertinent to justice-involved veterans and reducing recidivism. · Work with other programs within the Veterans Mental Health Department and other TVC departments.

Military Crosswalk information: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

Minimum Education:

Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or other field relevant to mental health. College Transcripts are required and must be provided before an interview can be extended, it is preferred they be attached to the application.

Minimum Experience: Five (5) years’ experience in the mental health field.

Additional Requirements: 

· A valid Texas Driver’s License must be provided within 90 days of hire. · License or ability to obtain a Texas license to practice as a mental health professional, such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist within one year from the date of hire.   Preferred Experience and Qualification:

· Experience working with those experiencing mental health concerns.

· Experience providing training and/or education.

· Experience working with veterans, service members, and veteran families.

· Experience with forensic/justice-involved populations.

· Experience in building and sustaining partnerships with federal, state, and local stakeholders.

· Experience with finding and collaborating with community organizations that provide supportive resources to veterans.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Knowledge of veteran supportive services at the federal, state, and local levels. * Knowledge of mental health concerns and barriers to accessing supportive resources. * Skill in finding supportive services that may be available to veteran households. * Skill in generating and providing training on the needs and resources for veterans and families. * Ability to research, gather, assemble, and analyze data to devise strategies for improving supportive services for veteran households. * Ability to prepare reports. * Ability to evaluate policies and procedures. * Ability to provide guidance and technical assistance to others about issues related to veteran mental health needs. * Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

*Environmental & Physical Conditions: * Normal office work environment, mostly sedentary in nature. May involve walking; standing; remaining stationary for long periods of time; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Work involves extensive telephone usage and repetitive hand/wrist/finger motions while using the computer.

Notes to Applicants:

To receive Military Employment preference, applicable source documentsmust be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.

College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.

If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview.

This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. APPLICANTS SCHEDULED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.

Veterans Information: The TexasVeterans Commission is committed to hiring Veterans and is proud to employ the highest percentage of Veterans among all state agencies. Additional info may apply via the job posting.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Texas Veterans Commission does not discriminate on the basis of person’s color, race, national origin, gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability religion, or age in employment or the provision of services.

Job: *Business and Financial Operations

Organization: *TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION

Title: TVC - Military Veteran Peer Network Program Manager (Program Specialist V)

Location: Texas-Austin

Requisition ID: 00049495