**HILL COUNTRY MHDD CENTERS IS OFFERING A $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS TO
ALL MENTAL HEALTH POSITIONS THAT ARE FULL-TIME, NEW HIRE
EMPLOYEES**
Help us help others:
The
Military Veteran Peer Network Coordinator (MVPN) is responsible for enhancing
access to resources and services provided by the Military Veteran Peer Network
Peers. MVPN peers provide direct peer services to Service Members, Veterans,
and their Families. The services include outreach to military veterans and
families to develop trusted peer relationships. The relationships are built on
shared life experiences. The experiences include developing skills useful in
adapting to military-affected trauma.
This position will collaborate with veteran services, organizations, and
individuals to identify and expand services. This position is responsible for
coordinating training and peer volunteer recruitment, while also providing
direction and support to MVPN Peer Volunteers. Works closely with the community Veteran Service Officer (VSO) and other community stakeholders to develop and
continue the mission of the Military Veteran Peer Network Program.
Establishes
protocols and processes for identifying veterans in need of assistance via the
Jail Diversion program and through the outreach of MVPN. Provides necessary training, support, and
assistance to veterans, identifying and addressing needs at the appropriate
level of service/care. Facilitates peer
support groups using an approved curriculum.
Encourages and provides linkage to existing community services,
including appropriate Mental Health services (Veteran Services, Clinic
services, Trauma Informed Care services, Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance
Use Disorder services (COPSD), Peer Support, Family Partner, etc. Responsible
for working with the MVPN Part-Time coordinator to meet the objective of the
MVPN program. Collects required data in a manner consistent with program
guidelines and contractual obligations. Attends meeting with community
professionals/leadership, conducts/attends meetings with a professional demeanor
and attire. This position requires
flexibility in schedule and some travel.
This position will follow the Statement of Work (SOW) through the Texas Health
and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in coordination with the Texas Veterans
Commission (TVC).
You will get to:
- Build
a peer network through the Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) and work with
county Veteran Service Officers (VSO) and other stakeholders.
- Recruits
prospective MVPN Peers to provide direct peer services to service members,
veterans, and their families.
- Coordinating
training for MVPN Peer prospects and providing direct peer services to
this population.
- Collects
and reports data about MVPN Peer Services Coordinator(s) and MVPN Peer
activities and services, and enters it on the platform.
- Attends
monthly MVPN meetings.
- Submits
reports in a timely manner, monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
- Provides
direction and support to MVPN Peer volunteers.
- Supervises
the MVPN Part-Time Peer Coordinator.
- Establish a screening process within the county jails that will facilitate the
identification of veterans who are incarcerated and may be suffering from
mental health issues.
- Assist
incarcerated veterans and their dependents in establishing a safe/healthy
support structure to reduce the chances of recidivism.
- Collaborate
with Veteran Support Coordinators to assist consumers who are currently
incarcerated.
- Collaborate
with the Part-Time Veteran Peer Coordinator to determine potential candidates
for VTC.
- Serve
as a qualified peer-to-peer support group facilitator using curriculum approved by DSHS, e.g., Seeking
Safety and BEITZ (Basic everyone in the zone).
- Address
issues with individuals experiencing mental health and related stresses
through a group-related, community-based intervention model of Seeking
Safety
- Collaborates and works
cooperatively with intra-agency staff and inter-agency staff to link
veterans and their families with outcome-focused services.
- Conduct
approved outreach activities, by appointment, in a professional manner.
- Encourage
and provide linkage to existing community services, without duplicating
those services.
- Refer
individuals to proper Mental Health services (Veteran Services, Regular
Clinic, Trauma Informed Care, COPSD, Peer Support, Family Partners, etc.)
- Communicate
effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Attend
Veterans Court weekly in Comal County.
- Coordinate
with the local Mental Health First Aid Coordinator and post on the platform
training dates, 4 to be coordinated in a fiscal year.
- Teach
2 AS K and 2 CALM trainings in a fiscal year.
- Travel
as needed.
- 16
Military Cultural Competency (MCC) training completed in a fiscal year.
- Maintain a productive team atmosphere to meet program goals.
- Communicate
effectively with the supervisor regarding schedule, stakeholders, outreach
meetings, etc.
- Follow
all Hill Country MHDD policies and SOW.
- Posting
events, groups, training, and community efforts up to date on the platform.
- Ensure
communication is made with SMVF peers, once a month, via the platform.
- Other
duties as assigned.
You'll definitely
need:
- High school diploma
- Bachelor's
degree from an accredited four
(4) year college
- At least 30 hours' course credit in Social, Behavioral, or Human
Services is highly preferred.
- Must be a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
- Must have Military experience.
- A valid Texas State Driver's License.
- Current automobile insurance and the ability to travel when
necessary.
We'll also want you to:
- Provide
targeted services to veterans and family members to including, but not
limited to: skills training,
referrals, Seeking Safety and BEITZ, MCC trainings, AS K, CALM, and
Mental Health First Aid.
- Attend
Veterans' court in Comal County weekly.
- Adheres to
any and all documentation requirements of funding sources or Hill Country
administration.
- Adhere to
contractual obligations and provide valid and appropriate data and
documentation.
- Accountability for individual
performance will be managed through weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly
reports that are submitted to HHSC.
- Demonstrated ability to listen skillfully and
collect relevant information.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Comfortable working with technology and can easily navigate new
technology platforms.
- Efficiently move through a to-do list and effectively prioritize and
triage competing demands.
- Passion for connecting individuals and families with excellent care.
- Sustain a calm demeanor when under pressure to handle sometimes
difficult situations.
- Provide exemplary customer service and care for your team.
- Work autonomously to complete assignments.
- Work cooperatively with others and be punctual and consistent in
attendance because your people will rely on you!
We're excited to provide:
- PPO health insurance plan, with the option to add dependents.
- PPO dental plans and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and
eyes.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options with company matching (457)
to build retirement savings so you can retire someday.
- Generous paid time off for fun and vacations, and paid sick time for
when you're under the weather.
- An authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other.
We can pay you:
$18.00 per hour plus benefits