SAGEVets Program Coordinator LGBT Seniors

Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) – New York, NY

The primary purpose of the SAGEVets Program is to help LGBT vets, age 50 and over, access VA benefits. Particular barriers or areas of concern include discharge updates, service-connected disability benefits and spousal benefits, especially around same-sex spouses. To this end, SAGEVets works closely with its legal partner, the Veterans’ Justice and LGBT Projects of Legal Services NYC (LSNYC). This position is responsible for maintaining close communication and collaboration with LSNYC, and for making referrals to them. This position is additionally responsible for all activities of the SAGEVets Program, including outreach, presentation, networking, program production, intake, case management and referral, and is an integral part of the Care Management team. This position requires a self-starter with significant people skills as well as organizational skills, to create and build relationships, create systems and meet the program’s deliverables. Case management and program production experience are required as well. Someone with a knowledge of aging, LGBT communities and VA systems strongly desired. Strong preference for a veteran of US military service for filling this position. This position must take responsibility for learning about the history and experiences of older LGBT people in the military and for incorporating that information into programs and presentations. This position requires much local travel and some travel around the state.

SAGEVets Program Coordinator LGBT Seniors

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creating and implementing an outreach plan in NYC and NYS to reach as many LGBT vets over age 50 as possible
• Creating systems for tracking contacts and outreach efforts
• Presenting about SAGEVets to various audiences, including seniors, vets, service providers and LGBT communities
• Meeting with providers, electeds and other potential community partners to educate them about SAGEVets and find ways to collaborate to get the word out and produce programs
• Performing intakes and case management duties for vets and making referrals to LSNYC
• Promoting and celebrating the military service experience of LGBT older vets
• Working in partnership with internal and external partners to create programs for older LGBT vets or opportunities where educating about the SAGEVets Program can take place, and the military contributions of older LGBT vets can be acknowledged
• Creating fliers and other materials for SAGEVets programs
• Other duties as requested

Qualifications:

• Experience working with older adults
• Knowledge and/or experience working in LGBT communities
• Knowledge of US military service, history and/or VA systems
• Case management experience
• Computer skills (Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, etc)
• Networking & presentation skills

Special Requirements:

• Lots of local travel via public transportation
• Travel to locations around New York State, with overnight stays often required
• Irregular hours, with some evening and weekend required with advance notice, particularly during Gay Pride season but other times as well.
• Ability to create and keep own schedule, and record and track work accurately

Education:

• BA or BSW required or comparable work experience
• LGBT veteran of active US military service strongly desired

Application:

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by May 15, 2015, but applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Send cover letter and resume by e-mail only to: datherley@sageusa.org and tweber@sageusa.org.

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