Combat Stress Recovery Specialist - Wounded Warrior Project - Scottsdale, AZ

On at least a quarterly basis, the CSR Specialist will work with the Project Odyssey Coordinator to organize a Project Odyssey for warriors dealing with combat stress in his or her region. Project Odyssey is an outdoor recreational program that allows warrior to challenge themselves physically while in a supportive environment that will include the, Combat Stress Recovery Specialist, the Project Odyssey Coordinator, a Wounded Warrior Project Peer Mentor, and a volunteer licensed mental health professional.

Following a Project Odyssey, the Specialist is responsible for following the warriors for up to 90 days. During this time the Specialist will assist the warrior in identifying and achieving personal goals.

• Coordinate the integration of support resources to help the warrior achieve his or her readjustment goals with other WWP programs and services, external service organizations, agencies and healthcare facilities
  


• Conduct routine outreach and assessment using specific criteria identified by WWP
  


• Acts as warrior advocate: investigates and reports adverse occurrences
  


• Promote effective and efficient utilization of clinical resources
  


• Mobilizes resources, as needed, to achieve expected warrior goal within the desired timeframe
  


• Complete expanded assessment for attendance of Project Odyssey
  


• Conduct a screening interview to determine appropriateness for Project Odyssey attendance or referral to another program
  


• Assess warrior’s progress in pursuit of goals
  


• Refers cases where warriors and/or family would benefit from counseling or long term support
  


• Enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize the warrior’s ability to make informed decisions
  


• Collaborate with combat stress recovery program manager in development and execution of continued care and achievement of goals
  


• Complete additional training/certifications as dictated by position requirements
  


• Participate in highly physical adventure learning activities including but not limited to, high and low ropes courses, water sports, hiking, climbing, and horseback riding
  


• Other duties as assigned
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills
  


• Excellent communication skills including above-average electronic communication skills to stay connected with the rest of the team
  


• Team player with both Project Odyssey Coordinator and the entire WWP staff
  


• Self-motivated, positive, outgoing, personable and able to relate well with diverse populations and age groups
  


• Demonstrated commitment to the organization and able to timely complete required assignments
  


• Excellent verbal and written skills
  


• Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure
  


• Ability to generate big-picture content and program structure
  


• Military culture competency
  


• High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs, especially MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
  


• Knowledge of web-based communication tools, including social networks and online chat programs
  


• Must be able to travel 25% – 50%
  

Education & Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree required, preferably in a social work, psychology or a related healthcare field and minimum of two (2) years of experience of working with military and veteran’s population or military service-related MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) and assisting military or veteran populations required.
  

OR

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a social work, psychology or a related healthcare field with a minimum of four (4) years of experience of working with military and veteran’s population or military service-related MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) and assisting military or veteran populations.
  


• Prefer two (2) years of experience assisting military or veteran populations in support of development and readjustment. Critical to have working knowledge of military and veteran issues, particularly with Iraq and Afghanistan military and veterans.
  

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