Program Coordinator, Senior

Washington County, OR

$95K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in social work, social sciences, public administration, political science, or business administration
  • 6 years of experience in program administration for veterans or community-based populations
  • Prior military experience or direct work with veteran populations
  • Knowledge of federal and state laws related to veterans' benefits
  • Familiarity with trauma-informed care principles

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and oversee the Veteran Services Program
  • Manage grants, contracts, and the program budget
  • Conduct public outreach and presentations
  • Provide operational support for the department
  • Contribute to strategic planning initiatives
  • Lead a team of Veteran Services Officers
  • Advocate for veterans and their families within the community

Benefits

  • Accredited Veteran Service Officer certification opportunity within one year
  • Background check required post-offer
  • Work within a compassionate, mission-driven environment
  • Collaborate with a dedicated team focused on community service
  • Access to professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Note: This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the end date listed.

Current Washington County Employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Type:
Regular

Pay Range:
$95,221.44 - $115,685.64 Salary

Department:
Aging and Veteran Services

FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt

Washington County Disability, Aging, and Veteran Services (DAVS) within Health and Human Services Department is seeking a highly skilled and service-oriented Senior Program Coordinator to join the Veteran Services Team. The Senior Program Coordinator will join a collaborative and mission-driven team committed to serving the community and a wide array of stakeholders.

The Senior Program Coordinator coordinates, oversees, evaluates, and administers the Veteran Services Program within DAVS. This position oversees a dedicated team of Veteran Services Officers who support veterans and their families with excellence, humility, and compassion.

Key responsibilities include providing operational support for DAVS, managing grants and contracts, overseeing the veteran services program budget, conducting public outreach and presentations, and contributing to strategic planning efforts. The role requires a trauma-informed, strength-based leadership approach and a commitment to high-quality service for the veteran community.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Prior military experience or direct experience working with veteran populations and their families.

Knowledge of:
  • Problems and issues confronting veterans and people with disabilities in the community.
  • State and federal laws related to veterans' benefits.
  • Trauma-informed care principles, especially relating to post traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, and readjustment challenges.
  • Community-focused approaches related to military service, including understanding military structure and norms.


Ability to:
  • Manage contracts, grants, memorandums of understanding, or other partner relationships.
  • Engage communities to advance the mission of the organization and advocate for those served.


To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Senior Program Coordinator-Veteran Services Classification Specification

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in social work, social sciences, public administration, political science, business administration, or a related field; AND six (6) years of increasingly responsible professional experience, including program administration of services for veterans, people with disabilities, or other community-based populations.


Additional Requirements
  • Ability to become an Accredited Veteran Service Officer within one year of hire.
  • Successful completion of background checks post offer.


About the Department/Division:

Disability, Aging and Veteran Services (DAVS) empowers older adults, veterans, and people with disabilities by connecting them with essential services and resources to enhance quality of life with compassion, dignity, and respect. As a trusted comprehensive resource for Washington County, we envision a future where barriers to services are removed, inclusivity is the norm, and seeking help is free of stigma. Our values are dedication, compassion, trustworthiness, collaboration, and adaptability.

Selection Process:

You can review our standard selection process here.

Questions?

Recruiter:
Yeji Seo

Email Address:
[email protected]

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