SSG Fox Grant Program Manager

WHO WE ARE: Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut (ECREC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential services for individuals with disabilities, veterans, and families. We help improve access to healthcare, education, employment, and quality of life.

ROLE SUMMARY: Join our Veterans Rally Point program as an SSG Fox Grant Program Manager and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who served. This rewarding leadership role offers the opportunity to provide oversight, mentor a dedicated team, and build strong community partnerships while ensuring compliance with SSG Fox grant requirements.

We're looking for a compassionate leader with experience supervising staff and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by Service Members, Veterans, and their families is advantageous. If you're passionate about veteran advocacy and want to lead impactful work in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you. Military service or military-connected background preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with SSG Fox project milestones, outcomes, data collection, and federal guidelines
• Lead and mentor a team of Case Managers through interviewing, onboarding, training, and supervision
• Establish criteria and processes for client intakes, assessments, case management, and individual service plans
• Coordinate warm handoffs to VA facilities and collaborate with VA Suicide Prevention Coordinators
• Develop and implement formal policies for outpatient behavioral health operations
• Conduct quarterly auditing processes for behavioral health staff and work toward CARF accreditation
• Establish and monitor referral processes for basic needs services
• Manage data collection, analysis, and reporting in coordination with Director of Grants
• Serve on SERAC/DMHAS Eastern CT Suicide Prevention Regional Advisory Board and CT Governors Challenge
• Conduct suicide assessments of walk-ins and engage in active treatment planning and care coordination
• Build community partnerships and engage in outreach with local behavioral health and medical practices
• Provide trauma-informed assessment and service coordination for at-risk populations

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's in Social Work or related field preferred
• LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LADC preferred
• Experience in supervisory and/or leadership role
• Demonstrated proficiency in policy formation and implementation
• Community outreach experience
• Experience diagnosing and treating co-occurring disorders and substance use disorders
• Trained in trauma-informed practices and procedures
• Experience working with veterans and at-risk patient populations highly preferred
• Experience with EHR systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Valid driver's license with proof of insurance; willingness to use personal vehicle
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure and handle confidential matters professionally
• Military service or military-connected background preferred

LOCATION: Norwich, CT (in-office position)

SALARY: $75,000 - $83,000

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Flexible schedule supporting work-life balance
• Competitive benefits package including generous PTO, professional development opportunities, and retirement plan with 5% employer match
• Collaborative and supportive team environment where your leadership matters
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• The opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of veterans and their families

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75, $86,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person