Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some
of the things people look for in a job.
But if you’re the kind of person who also cares about making an
impact and serving our nation’s wounded warriors and their
families, then you’re exactly the kind of person we’re looking for.
When you join Wounded Warrior Project, you’re committing to making
a difference. We make a commitment to you too – helping you to find
that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career
with meaning and purpose.
At Wounded Warrior Project we recognize our mission cannot be
accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we’re
proud to offer benefits such as:
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A flexible hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days’ work
from home)
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Full medical, dental and vision coverage for both teammates AND
family members
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Competitive pay and performance incentives
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A fun, mission focused and collaborative team environment
A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if
you’re ready to get started, we’re ready for you.
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Project Odyssey Specialist
supports Wounded Warrior Project’s Mental Health and Wellness
programs by serving wounded service members dealing with invisible
injuries (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat
stress) through Project Odyssey. The Project Odyssey Specialist
plans, manages, and executes all aspects of Project Odyssey,
providing support and resources to warriors and their families to
enhance their resiliency and psychological well-being.
Note: Project Odyssey is a 12-week program that encourages warriors
to challenge themselves both physically and mentally while in a
supportive environment. A 12-week Project Odyssey consists of a
five-day experiential learning workshop and 11 weeks of follow up.
Project Odyssey is also delivered in a virtual space over the
course of six to twelve weeks using virtual experiential sessions
and a learning management system.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Screen, interview, and assess warriors and family support
members’ who express interest in Project Odyssey (PO) and decide
whether the warrior is, or the couple are, a good fit for and will
benefit from participation in either a face to face model or
virtual delivery. - Evaluate and identify relevant mental health-focused resources
for warriors or couples who are not currently ready for
participation in Project Odyssey. - Develop in person Project Odyssey mental health workshop agenda
with intentionally planned activities focused on enhancing the
mental health of attendees. - Develop virtual Project Odyssey mental health workshop agenda
with intentionally planned activities through learning management
systems focused on enhancing the mental health of attendees.
- Manage overall facilitation of Project Odyssey including
selecting participants, conducting the activities, facilitating
psychoeducational workshops, and debriefing. Determine removal of
participants if necessary, with limited to no supervision from
manager. - Oversee participation in Project Odyssey. Adjust workshop
agenda based on assessment of group dynamics, weather, and vendor
availability. Identify and facilitate alternate activities as
appropriate during the workshop. - Provide continued care with Project Odyssey attendees over a
twelve-week period through case management, mental health education
focusing on resiliency and psychological wellbeing. Assist
warrior’s and family support members’ and coordinate traditional or
alternative therapy options as needed, e.g., Counseling, Intensive
Outpatient Therapy, Inpatient Therapy, Equine Therapy, Vet Centers,
and Mindfulness. - Provide instruction and guidance and manage the progress of
warrior’s and couples’ mental health-focused SMART goals. - Maintain current and accurate data in WWP intranet electronic
tracking systems, e.g., Salesforce. - Conduct routine warrior outreach. Provide information on
Project Odyssey programming to warriors, veterans, family support
members, community, WWP teammates, and program partners. - Leverage technical skills in the achievement of working and
delivering programming in a remote environment. - Learn and implement various modalities to execute on Project
Odyssey and during follow-up, including a Learning Management
Systems (LMS), Experiential Learning Models, Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gottman Couples Therapy. - Lead a group of warriors and family support members through
five days of experiential learning using approved and trained
evidenced based mental health curriculum, with limited to no
supervision. - Lead a six to twelve-week virtual mental health workshop using
approved and trained evidenced based mental health curriculum, with
limited to no supervision. - Manage multiple tasks, assignments and functions, meeting
deadlines and deliverables with usage of metrics to meet key
performance indicators. - Other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- High energy level. Self-starter; willing to take
initiative. - Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to interact
effectively with diverse individuals and build effective
relationships. - Demonstrated emotional intelligence. Ability to respond to
sensitive matters with diplomacy and empathy. Demonstrated
understanding of relationship management and partnering. - Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effectively complete assignments and meet deadlines. - Demonstrated ability to travel in support of WWP programs and
services outreach. - Demonstrated ability to engage in highly physical outdoor
activities and events, e.g., high and low ropes courses, water
sports, hiking, climbing, and horseback riding. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good
presentation skills. Confident communicator with demonstrated
ability to present information effectively, e.g., to large
audiences, small groups, and individuals. - Demonstrated ability to establish credibility, be decisive,
influence others, and influence change. - Demonstrated understanding of Wounded Warrior Project and its
mission, values, programs, and services, and the impact of these
programs and services on wounded warriors and their families. - Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and
business ethics and conduct. - Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work
with.
EXPERIENCE
Requirements
- Four years of experience working with veteran-focused mental
health programming or case management and assisting military and
veteran populations in support of their mental health well-being
and readjustment. - Three years of years of adult-focused mental health programming
or case work experience plus a master’s degree in psychology mental
health counseling, human services, social work, rehabilitation
counseling, or related mental health field, may be substituted for
this four-year experience requirement.
Preferences
- Three years of experience working with brain injuries or mental
health case management. - Two years of experience designing evidence-based programs.
EDUCATION
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, mental health counseling,
human services, social work, rehabilitation counseling, or related
mental health field. Equivalent combination of education,
experience, training, and certifications may be considered in lieu
of degree.
Preferences
- Master’s degree in psychology, mental health counseling, human
services, social work, rehabilitation counseling, or related mental
health field.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES
- Valid state-issued driver’s license.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Participation in highly physical and demanding outdoor
activities and events under varying weather conditions, e.g., high
and low rope courses, water sports, hiking, climbing, horseback
riding. - Lodging in various environments e.g., hotels, cabins, yurts,
camping. - Up to 50% travel.
- Lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds.
Wounded Warrior Project® is an equal opportunity employer
committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons
without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender,
gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship,
age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please note:
Wounded Warrior Project is not seeking assistance or accepting
unsolicited resumes from search firms without a written search
agreement in place. All resumes submitted by search firms to any
employee at Wounded Warrior Project via email, the Internet or
directly to hiring managers at Wounded Warrior Project in any form
without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed
the sole property of Wounded Warrior Project, and no fee will be
paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wounded Warrior Project
as a result of the referral or through other means.”