{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fe970e4dac2adc423d9a6781","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fe970e4dac2adc423d9a6781","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fe970e4dac2adc423d9a6781","title":"Veterans Program Manager","description":"NOOKSACK INDIAN TRIBE\n\n JOB DESCRIPTION\n\nJob Title: Veterans Program Manager\n\nDepartment: Health\n\nReports To: Health Director\n\nJob Status: Regular Full Time\n\nType: Exempt (Salaried)\n\nGrade: J\n\nJOB SUMMARY:\n\nUnder the direction of the Health Department, the Veterans Program Manager will ensure comprehensive and quality services are provided to Tribal Veterans with cultural sensitivity, humility and compassion.\n\nWork involves assisting military veterans and their dependents or survivors, including advisement in pursuit of benefits from the Veterans Administration and other agencies. This position will study and explain State and Federal veteran legislation, regulations and procedures; consult with medical providers about specific benefits to which veterans or their dependents may be entitled; and consult with other government agencies to ensure that veterans are receiving the maximum level of assistance and benefits to which they are entitled. The position will also plan, coordinate and supervise a variety of initiatives such as peer support groups, community outreach, event coordination, and advocacy and education. The position also provides professional support through peer-to-peer engagement as a Certified Peer Support Specialist, with lived experience central to assisting other military veterans and their dependents or survivors.\n\nThe Manager shall provide overall leadership to the Veterans Program for the Nooksack Tribe and will be the liaison to outside partners. The Manager will be responsible for collecting appropriate data to develop and grow programs and services for the Nooksack Veterans Program.\n\nMAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nDevelops and implements the Veterans Program strategic plan in alignment with Health Department goals and subsequent action plans\nAttends and participates in regular meetings with Health Department leadership and Tribal Council as requested.\nDesigns, maintains and produces a variety of queries, reports, surveys, and documents.\nEstablishes and maintains an effective working relationship with the Tribal Council, Veterans of other Tribes, governmental agencies and jurisdictions, businesses and the general community and public.\nDirects the activities of the Veterans program and ensures compliance with Tribal, Federal, and State regulations and requirements.\nDevelops administrative and program policies and contractual agreements within assigned areas.\nPrepares professionally written reports on departmental activities and statistical data as requested.\nMaintains strict department security, confidentiality and quality to meet professional standards of the department, including compliance with all HIPAA regulations within the Health Department.\nSupervises Veterans Program staff.\nCoordinates the compilation and information relative to program activities, confers with outside veteran’s program and agencies; serves as a resource person for the Tribal Veterans Office operations, interprets statistical data, historical activities, reports and other veterans ’material in the functional area.\nParticipates in or initiates civic functions, such as panel discussions and mass communication programs, to inform the community of services rendered and rights and benefits of veterans and dependents.\nDevelops and assists with arrangements for special activities for the program.\nProvides Tribal representation at funerals if the deceased is a veteran.\nAttends various veterans’ organizational meetings, conferences, representing the Nooksack Indian Tribes Veterans Program\nProvides veteran peer support services within the Washington state Health Care Authority’s Certified Peer Support Specialist licensing framework.\n\nOTHER DUTIES:\n\nBecause of the Tribe's commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.\n\nPREFERENCE:\n\nIndian Preference Policy applies to this and all positions with the Nooksack Indian Tribe.\n\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\n\nThe following qualifications are required for the incumbent to have, in order to be considered for the position.\n\nREQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION:\n\nMust be an honorably discharged veteran or retired from the United States armed forces.\nBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Services, Social Services or in a related field or an Associate of Arts and Science degree with 5 years of directly related experience or at least 10 years of directly related experience in the area of responsibility\nExperience in dealing with various types of social human behavior\nMinimum of 3 years working in a Tribal environment.\n\nREQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES POSITION:\n\nThe ability to make sound judgments; take initiative; be flexible; and detail-oriented.\nAbility to communicate difficult and confusing instructions to clients in a matter they will understand.\nExtensive knowledge of federal and state policies, procedures, and regulation pertaining to the various veterans service programs.\nThorough knowledge of resources available for assistance to veterans, surviving spouses of veterans,\n\ndependent parents of veterans, and children of veterans.\n\nAbility to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting federal and state policies relating to veterans and departmental guidelines.\nMust possess good communication skills (writing, spelling, listening, and speaking).\nMust have follow-through and able to complete tasks or ensure tasks assigned are completed on time and within budget.\nProficiency in computer applications (word, excel, database)\nExcellent interpersonal skills in the areas of creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, group planning and decision-making processes.\nAbility to prepare and deliver clear, concise, timely, and persuasive reports, both orally and in writing.\nAbility to simultaneously manage multiple priorities.\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships.\nKnowledge of local, federal, state and Tribal Veteran resources.\nAdvanced knowledge of Tribal sovereignty issues and agreements that exist between federally recognized Indian Tribes and applicable Federal and State agencies.\nAdvanced knowledge of government funded grant and contract reporting and management.\n\n REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:\n\nMust pass alcohol/drug test at time of hire and throughout employment.\nMust pass criminal background check at time of hire and periodically thereafter.\n\nREQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:\n\nMust have and maintain throughout employment a valid Washington State Driver’s License and meet the insurability requirements of the Tribe. (Must Provide Driving Abstract at time of hire).\nMust be a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) with the Washington State Health Care Authority OR be willing to begin CPSS training toward certification after 90 days of hire with timely certification following HCA guidelines as a condition of continued employment.\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.):\n\nThe standard work week is 8:30-5:00 Monday through Friday (occasionally may have to work evenings)\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods and frequently required to talk and listen.\nSitting for extended periods while at a desk or in meetings.\nManual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, and telephone system\nAbility to lift up to 20+ pounds without assistance occasionally.\nTypical office setting with environmentally controlled conditions.\nRead, write, speak and understand English\nAbility to listen, understands customers, and has the ability to translate rules, regulations, and policies to clients so they understand the issues/problems.\nOperate in mentally and physically stressful situations with composure.\nMay have to walk/drive between office locations under a variety of conditions.\nMust be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip from assigned work areas.\n\nI have read and understand the position requirements as stated above I further, understand that occasionally I may be instructed to perform duties that are not listed above but are relative to my position.\n\nThe Tribe hopes that the employment relationship will be long and productive, however the Tribe is an employer at-will therefore you may terminate the employment relationship at any time and likewise the Tribe may terminate the employment relationship at any time. Neither you nor the Tribe needs to provide a reason for a decision to terminate the employment relationship.\n\n________________________________________________________________ _______________________________\n\nEmployee’s Signature Date\n\n________________________________________________________________ _______________________________\n\nSupervisor’s Signature Date","company":"Nooksack Indian Tribe","rawCompany":"nooksack indian tribe","city":"Everson","state":"WA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-06T13:29:28.947Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"11-9111.00","title":"Medical and Health Services Managers","slug":"medical-and-health-services-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"923140","title":"Administration of Veterans' Affairs","slug":"administration-of-veterans-affairs"},{"code":"921150","title":"American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments","slug":"american-indian-and-alaska-native-tribal-governments"},{"code":"923120","title":"Administration of Public Health Programs","slug":"administration-of-public-health-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Veterans Program Manager","description":"NOOKSACK INDIAN TRIBE\n\n JOB DESCRIPTION\n\nJob Title: Veterans Program Manager\n\nDepartment: Health\n\nReports To: Health Director\n\nJob Status: Regular Full Time\n\nType: Exempt (Salaried)\n\nGrade: J\n\nJOB SUMMARY:\n\nUnder the direction of the Health Department, the Veterans Program Manager will ensure comprehensive and quality services are provided to Tribal Veterans with cultural sensitivity, humility and compassion.\n\nWork involves assisting military veterans and their dependents or survivors, including advisement in pursuit of benefits from the Veterans Administration and other agencies. This position will study and explain State and Federal veteran legislation, regulations and procedures; consult with medical providers about specific benefits to which veterans or their dependents may be entitled; and consult with other government agencies to ensure that veterans are receiving the maximum level of assistance and benefits to which they are entitled. The position will also plan, coordinate and supervise a variety of initiatives such as peer support groups, community outreach, event coordination, and advocacy and education. The position also provides professional support through peer-to-peer engagement as a Certified Peer Support Specialist, with lived experience central to assisting other military veterans and their dependents or survivors.\n\nThe Manager shall provide overall leadership to the Veterans Program for the Nooksack Tribe and will be the liaison to outside partners. The Manager will be responsible for collecting appropriate data to develop and grow programs and services for the Nooksack Veterans Program.\n\nMAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nDevelops and implements the Veterans Program strategic plan in alignment with Health Department goals and subsequent action plans\nAttends and participates in regular meetings with Health Department leadership and Tribal Council as requested.\nDesigns, maintains and produces a variety of queries, reports, surveys, and documents.\nEstablishes and maintains an effective working relationship with the Tribal Council, Veterans of other Tribes, governmental agencies and jurisdictions, businesses and the general community and public.\nDirects the activities of the Veterans program and ensures compliance with Tribal, Federal, and State regulations and requirements.\nDevelops administrative and program policies and contractual agreements within assigned areas.\nPrepares professionally written reports on departmental activities and statistical data as requested.\nMaintains strict department security, confidentiality and quality to meet professional standards of the department, including compliance with all HIPAA regulations within the Health Department.\nSupervises Veterans Program staff.\nCoordinates the compilation and information relative to program activities, confers with outside veteran’s program and agencies; serves as a resource person for the Tribal Veterans Office operations, interprets statistical data, historical activities, reports and other veterans ’material in the functional area.\nParticipates in or initiates civic functions, such as panel discussions and mass communication programs, to inform the community of services rendered and rights and benefits of veterans and dependents.\nDevelops and assists with arrangements for special activities for the program.\nProvides Tribal representation at funerals if the deceased is a veteran.\nAttends various veterans’ organizational meetings, conferences, representing the Nooksack Indian Tribes Veterans Program\nProvides veteran peer support services within the Washington state Health Care Authority’s Certified Peer Support Specialist licensing framework.\n\nOTHER DUTIES:\n\nBecause of the Tribe's commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.\n\nPREFERENCE:\n\nIndian Preference Policy applies to this and all positions with the Nooksack Indian Tribe.\n\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\n\nThe following qualifications are required for the incumbent to have, in order to be considered for the position.\n\nREQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION:\n\nMust be an honorably discharged veteran or retired from the United States armed forces.\nBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Services, Social Services or in a related field or an Associate of Arts and Science degree with 5 years of directly related experience or at least 10 years of directly related experience in the area of responsibility\nExperience in dealing with various types of social human behavior\nMinimum of 3 years working in a Tribal environment.\n\nREQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES POSITION:\n\nThe ability to make sound judgments; take initiative; be flexible; and detail-oriented.\nAbility to communicate difficult and confusing instructions to clients in a matter they will understand.\nExtensive knowledge of federal and state policies, procedures, and regulation pertaining to the various veterans service programs.\nThorough knowledge of resources available for assistance to veterans, surviving spouses of veterans,\n\ndependent parents of veterans, and children of veterans.\n\nAbility to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting federal and state policies relating to veterans and departmental guidelines.\nMust possess good communication skills (writing, spelling, listening, and speaking).\nMust have follow-through and able to complete tasks or ensure tasks assigned are completed on time and within budget.\nProficiency in computer applications (word, excel, database)\nExcellent interpersonal skills in the areas of creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, group planning and decision-making processes.\nAbility to prepare and deliver clear, concise, timely, and persuasive reports, both orally and in writing.\nAbility to simultaneously manage multiple priorities.\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships.\nKnowledge of local, federal, state and Tribal Veteran resources.\nAdvanced knowledge of Tribal sovereignty issues and agreements that exist between federally recognized Indian Tribes and applicable Federal and State agencies.\nAdvanced knowledge of government funded grant and contract reporting and management.\n\n REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:\n\nMust pass alcohol/drug test at time of hire and throughout employment.\nMust pass criminal background check at time of hire and periodically thereafter.\n\nREQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:\n\nMust have and maintain throughout employment a valid Washington State Driver’s License and meet the insurability requirements of the Tribe. 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