Communications Specialist

Communications SpecialistServes as facility champion, leads facility teams to support existing and future Veteran communication initiatives, and coordinates local implementation, training, communications, outreach, web health content and support efforts.Leads the facility's efforts to integrate MHV and SM among healthcare providers and patients.Serves as SM liaison and administrator to VISN and National MHV teams.Serves as SM liaison and administrator to VISN and National MHV teams. Position Description Responsible for establishing and managing communications plans that identify target audiences, appropriate messages, activities, and resources needed for effective communication, and effective communications plan for change management.Oversees MHV's online presence and web content.Ensures accountability via written communication as it relates to MHV as each of these communication skills contributes importantly to the way VHA communicates with Veterans, Congress, our dedicated volunteers, the public and employees.Develops and updates a facility-specific MHV implementation plan that includes developing a mission/vision statement establishing a local team, leading team efforts, identifying local providers as champions, and developing MHV roles and responsibilities.Designs, conducts, and evaluates innovative means to advertise and market products of the MHV and Social Media Program.Delivers presentations to all levels of the VAMC/HCS, service organizations and Veterans, family members and caregivers which are designed to inform the audience about MHV Program, MHV products, MHV capabilities, and health care issues.Applies advertising and marketing techniques to material produced (e.g., printed articles, brochures videos) to include color dynamics, reading grade level, graphics and design, journalistic writing etc to enlighten target population and maximize outreach efforts.Evaluates and makes recommendations for effective facility changes that impacts the integration of MHV.Proposes, develops, and implements strategic plans and objectives for the enhancement, maintenance and future advancement of operations for the MHV program.Leads cross-functional teams to provide program metrics, quality improvement, operational planning, and strategic planning.Identifies problems and apply analytical techniques for the purpose of resolving issues.Negotiates conflicting demands and manages multiple projects with tight deadlines.Utilizes interpersonal communication skills to deal with Veterans who are difficult, hostile, or distressed, working with co-workers, supervisors, and high-level management, and negotiating.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: Communications Specialist/ PD076560Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedCritical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not ApprovedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized US Department of Veterans Affairs