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Poughkeepsie New York
Program Specialist
Full Time 35 hours per week.
Duties:
- Meet with veterans individually and/or with families to provide support and advocacy as needed; discuss findings and impressions with supervisor; present and explain program to individual and/or family; secure required documentation; address concerns and questions; manage expectations
- Provide service in-home or out-of-home on days and times specified, in accordance with agreements made; consult with supervisor about issues involving possible interventions or uncertainty; provide appropriate referrals.
- Collaborate with Program Manager in setting up quarterly recreation/socialization activities for veterans, their families, and other stakeholders (advisory board, staff, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Must be veteran; combat veteran preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED required, Associate’s Degree preferred.
- Self-starting, motivated individual able to work flexible hours.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required.
- An understanding of the population being served, its needs, intervention strategies, culture, and available services.