Project Odyssey Coordinator - Wounded Warrior Project - Philadelphia, PA

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with the CSR Manager to maintain Project Odyssey budget
  


• Works with CSR Specialist to develop regional Project Odysseys
  


• Scouts potential locations and vendors that fit the goals of Project Odyssey
  


• Manages Project Odyssey and CSR Program inventory
  


• Provides outreach to warriors in region who are living with combat stress
  


• Provides education and support to mental health counselors working with Project Odyssey
  


• Develops schedules and itineraries for the event
  


• Develops appropriate programming and resources for the event
  


• Facilitates group activities and de-briefs program events
  


• Recruits warriors for Project Odyssey, including distributing and collecting applications
  


• Distributes and collects necessary paperwork (e.g. pre-post surveys, HIPAA forms, waivers, etc.)
  


• Builds relationships with activity vendors and support resources
  


• Helps develop Project Odyssey toolkit for consistent programs and activities in all scheduled events
  


• Recruits trained Peer Mentors for Project Odyssey
  


• Provides support to warriors on the program
  


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


• Assists CSR Specialist and Manager with any additional follow up support, if necessary
  


• Provide referrals to appropriate upper-level staff members
  


• Other duties as assigned
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills including above-average electronic communication skills
  


• Able to complete required assignments in a timely manner
  


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


• Ability to generate big-picture content and program structure
  


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


• 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
  


• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries
  


• Excellent organizational skills
  


• Must be a team player
  


• Excellent verbal and written skills
  


• Must be familiar with military culture
  


• Able to lift twenty-five (25) lbs and walk one (1) mile on uneven terrain
  


• Ability to travel frequently
  

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree required, preferably in a social work, psychology or a related healthcare field; related MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) or relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  


• Minimum of two (2) years working with military and veteran population required
  


• Experience assisting military or veteran populations in support of development and readjustment preferred
  


• Working knowledge of military and veteran issues, particularly with Iraq and Afghanistan military and veterans required
  


• Experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred
  


• Experience in event planning or recreational programming is preferred