Catholic Charities of Southern MissouriProgram Manager, Homeless Veteransβ Reintegration
Aug. 2021 - Aug. 2023Springfield, Missouri, United StatesResponsible for the stand up of the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) grant, awarded in July 2021, covering 39 counties in southern Missouri. Assessed community needs and resources to align program with grant objectives, works closely with grant authorities to identify qualitative and quantitative standards; created COOP to meet program requirements; hired and trained Employment Specialists that met or exceeded qualifications ensuring their knowledge, skills, and abilities made them capable to spearhead programs in their respective assigned territories; coordinates cooperative plans for programs within the community and parent agency; created HVRP policy and procedures manual currently under review; established program recognition with state and local agencies to include the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, Veterans Administration, and Probation and Parole