Community Outreach Specialist

The incumbent serves as the Public Affairs -Outreach Coordinator for the Wilmington VAMC. Incumbent reports directly to the Public Affairs Officer within the Executive Leadership Team. The incumbent is responsible for the development, management and direction of the Wilmington VAMC outreach program. Incumbent works independently on various public affairs and outreach duties, initiatives and programs. Position may cover catchment areas in Delaware and Southern New Jersey. Public Affairs- Outreach Coordinator for the Wilmington VA Medical Center (VAMC) plans the development and implementation of all outreach programs and activities that are appropriate for expanding the patient base of the Wilmington VAMC and increasing the number of Veterans who receive care at the Wilmington VAMC and its CBOCs. The incumbent works closely with clinical service lines, Suicide Prevention Coordinators, Homeless Program staff, Eligibility, Veterans Experience Office, Transition & Care Management program staff, Women Veterans Program staff, and others to enhance outreach methods to maximize the growth potential of the Wilmington VAMC.In addition, the incumbent performs work related to public affairs and communication activities such as generating media interest and coordinating agency information in support of outreach and public affairs programs. Open to these applicants: Internal to Agency means current and former permanent competitive service employees of the VA. Federal Employees-Excepted Service means current permanent employees of the Federal Government with an active Interchange Agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans includes Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), 30% Disabled Vets, VOW, and Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). Special Authorities includes VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017. #J-18808-Ljbffr