MVPN & Veteran Resources Grant Navigator

This position is responsible for the successful implementation and sustainability of two key veteran-focused initiatives under HHSC / Texas Veterans Commission (TVC):

1. Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN)

2. Veterans Financial Assistance Grant

This position provides direct peer support services and coordinates community-based support for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF), while also ensuring eligible veterans receive timely financial assistance through the TVC grant. The Coordinator will represent the organization at regional and state meetings and ensure all activities align with grant requirements, confidentiality standards, and best practices in military-informed care.

Responsibilities include:

Military Veteran Peer Network

• Provide direct peer support services to SMVF, including one-on-one sessions and peer-led groups.

• Conduct community outreach and engagement activities to increase awareness and access.

• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteer MVPN peers.

• Establish trusted relationships based on shared lived experiences.

• Link SMVF with appropriate treatment, services, and military-informed providers.

• Represent the MVPN program at local coalitions, community events, and statewide network meetings.

• Maintain accurate documentation, activity logs, and peer service reports.

• Achieve and maintain MVPN certification within 12 months of hire.

TVC Veterans Financial Assistance Grant

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the TVC grant initiative.

• Conduct financial hardship screenings and determine eligibility based on grant guidelines.

• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of assistance.

• Monitor, track, and report all grant-related data in accordance with funder requirements.

• Ensure proper use of allocated funds, maintain documentation for audits, and comply with caps and budgetary restrictions.

• Submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to stakeholders timely and accurately as required.

• Educate applicants and community partners about program guidelines and application processes.

Completion of other duties as assigned by director as it relates to the program and position.

This position is grant-funded and is contingent upon continued availability of grant funding. Employment is not guaranteed beyond the grant period, and the position may be reduced or eliminated based on changes in funding.

Qualifications

Must have either 1) a High School Diploma; OR 2) a High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) issued in accordance with the law of the issuing state.
Must be a Veteran or immediate family member of a Veteran.
Must have at least one (1) year of experience working on one’s own recovery from traumatic brain injury, mental health, and/or substance use issues.
Must be eligible and willing to obtain Certified Peer Specialist – MVPN credential within 12 months of hire.