Job Description
Job Description
Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every single day? Do you want to work where you are valued and feel like you make an impact? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? If so, then please consider becoming part of the Central Plains Center family. We offer :
- Flexible work hours
- Generous leave time and holidays
- 100% health coverage for our employees
- Matching retirement
- Supportive work environment
Central Plains Center. ....." Our mission is to improve the quality of life for persons with mental illness, Intellectual Disabilities and chemical dependency, and their families, by providing accessible services and resources which support individual choices and promotes lives of dignity and independence."
Education and Experience :
High school diploma or GED requiredMust be a service member of veteranMinimum of 1 year work experience (paid or volunteer) working with veterans and families in the mental health, criminal justice, education setting, or related social service field.Knowledge of SOC (Systems of Care) and recovery principles and values, and how to operationalize themBilingual preferred, but not requiredMust have valid TX driver's license and be insurableJob Purpose :
Responsible for project coordination and service provision of the veteran's support project that serves male and female veterans within a 9 county service area.Responsible for enhancing the availability of veteran peer-to-peer counseling and providing peer support services.Responsible for developing and managing a local Veteran Provider Network and providing community education and awarenessJob Function :
Assists veterans and their dependents or beneficiaries regarding veteran's benefits and employment servicesKnowledge of laws, rules and regulations applicable to the processing of veteran's claims; and of assessment techniquesConducts outreach activities to identify veterans, their dependents, or survivors in need of intensive services, claims assistance and other supportive servicesThis Organization Participates In E-Verify