WDVA Program Specialist (PS3), Full-Time Project, Olympia Central Office

At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) we are passionate about our mission of Serving Those Who Served. As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500000 Veterans and their family members we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and addition we provide critical community services through a variety of programs and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting Port Orchard Spokane and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans including in some instances their spouses widows or Gold Star Families.

Some of what youll do:

• Represent WDVAs interests with various agencies and institutions at the local and state level.
• Support outreach activities and raise awareness about the VCTCP.
• Conduct outreach to healthcare systems serving Veterans in Washington state to recruit intervention partners.
• Establish partnerships with military bases across Washington state to deliver tobacco cessation education to transitioning service members.
• Manage communications platforms and tools including development and maintenance of the VCTCP section of the WDVA website and shared email.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of outreach and marketing strategies and adjusting as needed to improve quality.
• Promote program initiatives through digital and print media.
• Showcase program efforts best practices successes and challenges to tobacco cessation partners across Washington state and nationwide.
• Support the Program Manager in completing and submitting a strategic and action plan.
• Collect manage maintain and report on programmatic data and information.
• Educate Veterans on tobacco cessation resources and options how they work and their benefits.
• Coordinate the procurement and distribution of nicotine replacement therapy products to eligible Veterans with disabilities.
• And more!

Required:

• Bachelors degree in psychology social services social work public health or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) or a foreign equivalent.

• One (1) year of experience delivering services and outreach to community partners and the public.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook OneNote) data management systems and mobile application software (Teams Apple/Google Maps etc.).

• Masters degree in psychology social services social work public health or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education CHEA or a foreign equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience delivering services and outreach to Veterans and their families.
• Documented service in the armed forces with deployment/combat experience preferred.
• Knowledge of:
  • Statewide governmental policies and operations and abide by those policies and laws and regulations of the State of Washington.
  • Commercial tobacco cessation initiatives and nicotine replacement therapy products.

• Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance and be willing to work as needed.
• Must successfully complete within mandated timeframes employee orientation and all other mandatory annual in-service and other required training.
• Must become familiar and comply with all DVA policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
• Must sign the confidentiality statement for all employees.
• Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted drivers license and must be insured if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• Must be proficient in the English language and be able to read write speak and understand the English language.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Candidates who are offered a job with WDVA must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

Application Process:

Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Other Information:

• This position is non-represented.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy) NGB 22 or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information please contact us at .

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Employer

Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or Veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agencys greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may call . TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

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