Overview
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Project Odyssey Specialist supports Wounded Warrior Project’s Mental Health and Wellness programs by serving wounded service members dealing with invisible injuries (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat stress) through Project Odyssey. The Project Odyssey Specialist plans, manages, and executes all aspects of Project Odyssey, providing support and resources to warriors and their families to enhance their resiliency and psychological well-being.
Note: Project Odyssey is a 12-week program that encourages warriors to challenge themselves both physically and mentally while in a supportive environment. A 12-week Project Odyssey consists of a five-day experiential learning workshop and 11 weeks of follow up. Project Odyssey is also delivered in a virtual space over the course of six to twelve weeks using virtual experiential sessions and a learning management system.
Required Skills:
Requirements
Four years of experience working with veteran-focused mental health programming or case management and assisting military and veteran populations in support of their mental health well-being and readjustment.
Three years of years of adult-focused mental health programming or case work experience plus a master’s degree in psychology mental health counseling, human services, social work, rehabilitation counseling, or related mental health field, may be substituted.
Preferred Skills:
Preferences
Three years of experience working with brain injuries or mental health case management.
Two years of experience designing evidence-based programs.
About Wounded Warrior Project
At Wounded Warrior Project every single team mate works towards our Mission to Honor and Empower Wounded Warriors every single day. We support post 9/11 Veterans with their transition back into civilian life throughout our cutting edge programs and services. These programs and services vary from physical health and wellness, mental health, independence programs, warriors to work, government affairs and more.
We have career opportunities available nation-wide with offices across 20 states. Wounded Warrior Project supports hiring for all operational and programs positions. Some of those opportunities are warrior facing, and boots on the ground every day, and some are operational and working on the business side. We offer a fun and integrated work environment with high collaboration, career pathing, and success planning opportunities throughout your career. Please consider WWP in your job search, and submit an application today to learn more about our organization.
