Veterans Outreach Coordinator-Brain Wellness Program-Full-Time- Days

Overview

JOB DUTIES :

Veterans Outreach coordinator who will work and support a comprehensive interdisciplinary medical team in assessing patients' ailments primarily due to TBI, physiological, and psychosocial conditions. In addition, this individual will support the appropriate collection of data and information for strategic use. Works independently in conducting the necessary outreach of department in coordination with external Veteran organizations, NGO's, and other Agencies which may support the cause of the department and patients in the UF-HBWP some work may require collection and analyzing of data on local demographics, organizations, and entities involved in various phases of the Health Brain Wellness. In addition to some sundry administrative tasks may be assigned.

Responsibilities

Job Requirement

Develop, implement and maintain a database of outreach organizations and individuals inclusive of Volunteers who can support and serve as additional sources of support for those patients in the UF-HBWP program. In addition, develop strong partnerships with national outreach programs to benefit and grow UF-HBWP and its network visibility through proactive engagement across the veteran community to include visible participation in organizational events some of which may include travel.

Assist with generating and developing veteran referral sources and community and business partner organizations for UF-HBWP in addition to building a nationwide network to assisting with communications and promotional campaigns across all mediums between programs supportive to the UF-HBWP and its affiliates and to drive UF-HBWP visibility, value, and mission.

Update and maintain the UF-HBWP website, when necessary, in concert with the director and IT department to ensure all outreach information is current and accurate, inclusive of updating and maintain the MIBH presence on Social Media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn etc.

Assist the director with some sundry administrative and logistics duties related to database development and maintenance, travel as required.

Facilitate and participate in outings with patient and partner organizations as well as outreach opportunities, in addition to collaborating with the Case Management team on patient referrals and referral sources in line with the patient after-care program.

Coordinate and assist with the design, development, and implementation of the Veteran Programs strategy and achievement of all Veteran Program goals aligned to the greater vision and mission of UF-HBWP.

Maintain awareness of relevant legislative policy and national veterans' challenges and assistance initiatives supporting the Veteran programs goals.

Assist with presenting organization information, including discussions, metrics, goals, and progress to organizations as necessary when other department principals may not be available.

Collaborate with case management team on patient referral and referral sources in line with the patient after care program.

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualification :

Experience Requirements :

2 years Practical experience required

2 years Military Experience at a minimum rank of E-5 or 0-3; Experience working with Veteran outreach programs, which include managing the launch, implementation and operations of such programs. preferred

2 years' Experience generating and developing Veteran referral sources. Experience working within a higher education and / or medical education environment Experience with various social media applications preferred

2 years' Experience in marketing and communications Experience as a volunteer. Two or more years' experience working in a startup and / or small teams preferred

2 years Working with Military or patients with TBI, PTSD, PH preferred

5 YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education Requirements :

Bachelors' business, business administration, finance, accounting, education, social sciences, healthcare administration, public administration, communications, information systems, or a directly related field from an accredited institution

preferred

Masters Social Work preferred

High School Diploma or GED equivalent - Required

UFJPI is an Equal opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace