Veterans Leadership Program

Veterans Leadership Program (VLP) is Western and Central Pennsylvania’s premier Veteran service organization. For 40 years, VLP has operated with a focus on empowering Veterans to navigate the transitions of life and supports every Veteran in reaching their fullest potential. With supportive and service-oriented expertise, VLP serves over 7,000 Veterans annually through comprehensive programs and partnerships. VLP is the largest provider of Veteran subsidized housing in Western Pennsylvania, operates two of the nation’s most effective employment programs, as well as holistic wellness and additional supports for Veterans and their families. 

VLP is a team comprised of experienced leadership, support staff, and case managers including Veterans, National Guard, Army Reserve, family members of Veterans, and civilian supporters who are deeply committed to assisting any and every Veteran. 

Overview of Position

The Veteran Suicide Prevention Coordinator, under the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP), provides comprehensive outreach and case management services to at risk Veterans and their households in Allegheny and surrounding counties; and assists Veterans who have emergent needs that may contribute to the risk of suicide

Location: 2934 Smallman street, Pittsburgh PA

Principal Duties 

• Outreach to identify Veterans at risk of suicide
• Provide baseline mental health screening for risk
• Provide education on suicide risk and prevention to families and communities
• Provision of clinical services for emergency treatment
• Case management services
• Peer support services
• VA benefits assistance for eligible individuals and their families
• Assistance with obtaining and coordinating other benefits provided by the federal government, a state or local government, or an eligible entity
• Assistance with emergent needs relating to health care services, daily living services, personal financial planning and counseling, transportation services, temporary income support services, fiduciary and representative payee services, legal services to assist the eligible individual with issues that may contribute to the risk of suicide, and child care
• Other services necessary for improving the mental health status and well-being and reducing the suicide risk of eligible individuals and their families as VA determines appropriate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priority projects.
• Take initiative and handle a variety of activities concurrently in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines along with attention to details a must.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Progressive skills in crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
• Self-directed, flexible with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Presentation skills along with professional behaviors, attitude and appearance.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to support the organization’s mission along with sensitivity of cultural and workplace harmony.

Experience and Education 

• Undergraduate degree in Social Work or Social Science or equivalent experience is preferred. Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years successful experience in human services, case management or housing counseling preferred.
• FBI Act 73, criminal history, and Act 33 and Act 34 clearances required.
• Position requires a valid PA driver’s license and good driving record.