Evan Rush

Deputy Director of Benefits (Operations) at Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS)
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Robert Jonas

It is with great pleasure that I recommend Evan Rush. I have enjoyed working with Evan over the past two years as he has distinguished himself as a highly capable person. I often turn to Evan for consultation on Veterans Resources and his answers are always timely, accurate, and informative. Evan is a positive individual with a passion for Veterans. His enthusiasm for helping Veterans and strong networking skills make him a valuable asset to ESD/Work Source. If Evan doesn’t immediately have the answer to a question, he knows where to go to find it. His web of resources is large and very well formed. Evan is constantly communicating information on Veterans resources to unemployed Veterans and fellow colleagues. His ability to multi-task, communication skills, and knowledge of Veterans Resources makes him a tremendous advocate for all Veterans. It is without hesitation that I recommend Evan Rush as a strong, capable, Veterans Representative. I have greatly enjoyed working with him. Sincerely, Robert Jonas

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Credentials

  • Nevada Veterans Advocate
    Nevada Department of Veterans Services
    Jun, 2018
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS)
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Deputy Director of Benefits (Operations)
      • May 2022 - Aug 2023

      - Partnered with Veterans Treatment Courts in Clark and Washoe Counties, along with other local, State, and regional agencies, to successfully align and support veterans transitioning from the justice system or in need of free legal services. - Partnered with State, regional, and local agencies and community partners to develop methods to mitigate issues associated with the evictions of veterans. - Managed a budget of over $2.1 million to support program services. - Managed services… Show more - Partnered with Veterans Treatment Courts in Clark and Washoe Counties, along with other local, State, and regional agencies, to successfully align and support veterans transitioning from the justice system or in need of free legal services. - Partnered with State, regional, and local agencies and community partners to develop methods to mitigate issues associated with the evictions of veterans. - Managed a budget of over $2.1 million to support program services. - Managed services and programs for over 250,000 veterans residing in the state of Nevada. - Effectively managed programs to address the needs of at-risk veterans. - Successfully integrated returning servicemembers and veterans into Nevada communities. - Managed and provided oversight for the Veterans Advocacy and Support Program (VAST), Northern and Southern Nevada Memorial Cemeteries, Veteran Employment and Education Support, Community Outreach and Engagement, and programs supporting veterans at risk. - Assisted individuals, organizations, public officials, and other community organizations research and resolving constituent veteran issues. - Developed the Nevada Veteran Transition Assistance Program (NVTAP) in order to provide state veteran information to transitioning service members, their family members, and veterans. - Managed the Veterans Services Officers and Nevada Veterans Advocate Training Programs. - Represented the Nevada Department of Veterans Services during community events, legislative testimony, and other public gatherings. - Developed initiatives to improve services; including the drafting of legislative proposals and the development of veteran advocacy and agency operational policies. - Participated in the State of Nevada Department of Administration Peer Mentor Program to honor and recognize State employees who have served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces Show less - Partnered with Veterans Treatment Courts in Clark and Washoe Counties, along with other local, State, and regional agencies, to successfully align and support veterans transitioning from the justice system or in need of free legal services. - Partnered with State, regional, and local agencies and community partners to develop methods to mitigate issues associated with the evictions of veterans. - Managed a budget of over $2.1 million to support program services. - Managed services… Show more - Partnered with Veterans Treatment Courts in Clark and Washoe Counties, along with other local, State, and regional agencies, to successfully align and support veterans transitioning from the justice system or in need of free legal services. - Partnered with State, regional, and local agencies and community partners to develop methods to mitigate issues associated with the evictions of veterans. - Managed a budget of over $2.1 million to support program services. - Managed services and programs for over 250,000 veterans residing in the state of Nevada. - Effectively managed programs to address the needs of at-risk veterans. - Successfully integrated returning servicemembers and veterans into Nevada communities. - Managed and provided oversight for the Veterans Advocacy and Support Program (VAST), Northern and Southern Nevada Memorial Cemeteries, Veteran Employment and Education Support, Community Outreach and Engagement, and programs supporting veterans at risk. - Assisted individuals, organizations, public officials, and other community organizations research and resolving constituent veteran issues. - Developed the Nevada Veteran Transition Assistance Program (NVTAP) in order to provide state veteran information to transitioning service members, their family members, and veterans. - Managed the Veterans Services Officers and Nevada Veterans Advocate Training Programs. - Represented the Nevada Department of Veterans Services during community events, legislative testimony, and other public gatherings. - Developed initiatives to improve services; including the drafting of legislative proposals and the development of veteran advocacy and agency operational policies. - Participated in the State of Nevada Department of Administration Peer Mentor Program to honor and recognize State employees who have served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces Show less

  • Nevada Department of Veteran Services
    • Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Director Of Community Outreach
      • Nov 2018 - Jun 2022

      The outreach team travels across Nevada, attending various community events, meetings, and gatherings. The goal is to ensure every Nevada Veteran and family member, no matter where they live, have information and access to benefits and services that enrich their lives. We assist veterans in preparing and submitting claims for benefits, providing skilled nursing care, providing dignified burial support, and successfully reintegrating those transitioning into Nevada communities. We manage… Show more The outreach team travels across Nevada, attending various community events, meetings, and gatherings. The goal is to ensure every Nevada Veteran and family member, no matter where they live, have information and access to benefits and services that enrich their lives. We assist veterans in preparing and submitting claims for benefits, providing skilled nursing care, providing dignified burial support, and successfully reintegrating those transitioning into Nevada communities. We manage Southern and Northern Nevada's Nevada Veterans Advocate (NVA) program. An NVA is a person who helps educate active military members, guard and reserve members, Veterans, and their families about benefits and opportunities they may be eligible to pursue. Show less The outreach team travels across Nevada, attending various community events, meetings, and gatherings. The goal is to ensure every Nevada Veteran and family member, no matter where they live, have information and access to benefits and services that enrich their lives. We assist veterans in preparing and submitting claims for benefits, providing skilled nursing care, providing dignified burial support, and successfully reintegrating those transitioning into Nevada communities. We manage… Show more The outreach team travels across Nevada, attending various community events, meetings, and gatherings. The goal is to ensure every Nevada Veteran and family member, no matter where they live, have information and access to benefits and services that enrich their lives. We assist veterans in preparing and submitting claims for benefits, providing skilled nursing care, providing dignified burial support, and successfully reintegrating those transitioning into Nevada communities. We manage Southern and Northern Nevada's Nevada Veterans Advocate (NVA) program. An NVA is a person who helps educate active military members, guard and reserve members, Veterans, and their families about benefits and opportunities they may be eligible to pursue. Show less

  • Nevada Department of Education, Training and Rehabilitation
    • North Las Vegas, NV
    • Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist (DVOP)
      • May 2018 - Nov 2018

      Through the U.S. Dept. of Labor Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG), I assist disabled veterans with significant barriers to employment with job placement. Providing intensive services to meet the needs of disabled veterans and other eligible veterans, with a major emphasis on serving those who are financially and educationally limited. This includes, veterans who are homeless and veterans who have been unable to obtain employment due to barriers and especially those who face homelessness. Through the U.S. Dept. of Labor Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG), I assist disabled veterans with significant barriers to employment with job placement. Providing intensive services to meet the needs of disabled veterans and other eligible veterans, with a major emphasis on serving those who are financially and educationally limited. This includes, veterans who are homeless and veterans who have been unable to obtain employment due to barriers and especially those who face homelessness.

  • Armed Forces Services Corporation
    • Waipahu, Hawaii
    • Veteran & Economically Vulnerable Financial Coach
      • Nov 2017 - Jan 2018

      Responsible for providing one-on-one financial coaching services to veterans, their spouses, and economically vulnerable consumers. The goal is to help these clients proactively take control of their finances at crucial moments in their lives and empower them to make better-informed decisions regarding consumer financial products and services. Responsible for providing one-on-one financial coaching services to veterans, their spouses, and economically vulnerable consumers. The goal is to help these clients proactively take control of their finances at crucial moments in their lives and empower them to make better-informed decisions regarding consumer financial products and services.

  • Wounded Warrior Project
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Combat Stress Recovery Manager
      • Jan 2013 - Aug 2016

      - Responsible for regional planning and oversight related to hiring, training, budgeting, and maintaining key performance indicators (KPI) for the Combat Stress Recovery Program (CSRP) team. - Coordinated the integration of support resources to help the Veteran achieve his or her readjustment goals with other programs and services, external service organizations, agencies, and healthcare facilities. - Coordinated the provision of social services to Veterans, families, and significant… Show more - Responsible for regional planning and oversight related to hiring, training, budgeting, and maintaining key performance indicators (KPI) for the Combat Stress Recovery Program (CSRP) team. - Coordinated the integration of support resources to help the Veteran achieve his or her readjustment goals with other programs and services, external service organizations, agencies, and healthcare facilities. - Coordinated the provision of social services to Veterans, families, and significant others to enable them to deal with the impact of illness on individual family functioning and to achieve maximum benefits from healthcare services. - Served to enhance the quality of a Veteran’s readjustment and life satisfaction, to promote goal setting for reintegration, and encourage mental wellness. - Delivered adventure and experiential education workshops with Veterans and significant others with the goal of positive and lasting growth. - Conducted outreach and assessment using specific resiliency criteria. - Acted as a Veteran advocate by investigating and reporting adverse occurrences. - Enhance collaborative relationships to maximize the Veteran’s ability to make informed decisions. - Maintained appropriate records and tracked program development. - Managed necessary activities within an annual operational budget of over $500,000. Show less - Responsible for regional planning and oversight related to hiring, training, budgeting, and maintaining key performance indicators (KPI) for the Combat Stress Recovery Program (CSRP) team. - Coordinated the integration of support resources to help the Veteran achieve his or her readjustment goals with other programs and services, external service organizations, agencies, and healthcare facilities. - Coordinated the provision of social services to Veterans, families, and significant… Show more - Responsible for regional planning and oversight related to hiring, training, budgeting, and maintaining key performance indicators (KPI) for the Combat Stress Recovery Program (CSRP) team. - Coordinated the integration of support resources to help the Veteran achieve his or her readjustment goals with other programs and services, external service organizations, agencies, and healthcare facilities. - Coordinated the provision of social services to Veterans, families, and significant others to enable them to deal with the impact of illness on individual family functioning and to achieve maximum benefits from healthcare services. - Served to enhance the quality of a Veteran’s readjustment and life satisfaction, to promote goal setting for reintegration, and encourage mental wellness. - Delivered adventure and experiential education workshops with Veterans and significant others with the goal of positive and lasting growth. - Conducted outreach and assessment using specific resiliency criteria. - Acted as a Veteran advocate by investigating and reporting adverse occurrences. - Enhance collaborative relationships to maximize the Veteran’s ability to make informed decisions. - Maintained appropriate records and tracked program development. - Managed necessary activities within an annual operational budget of over $500,000. Show less

  • Greater Seattle Area
    • Graphic Design
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Local Veterans' Employment Representative
      • Jul 2011 - Jan 2013

      - Delivered comprehensive, customer-centered employment and training services to over 125 veterans in accordance with U.S. Code, Title 38. - Responsible for the development and facilitation of all veteran programs. - Experienced in working with services provided in the Washington State public behavioral health treatment system. - Facilitated priority of service for training, employment, and placement services furnished to veterans by all employment service delivery system staff… Show more - Delivered comprehensive, customer-centered employment and training services to over 125 veterans in accordance with U.S. Code, Title 38. - Responsible for the development and facilitation of all veteran programs. - Experienced in working with services provided in the Washington State public behavioral health treatment system. - Facilitated priority of service for training, employment, and placement services furnished to veterans by all employment service delivery system staff. - Monitored job listings from federal contractors, ensuring eligible veterans receive job referral priority. - Conducted outreach to employers and engaged in advocacy efforts to increase employment opportunities for veterans and encourage the hiring of veterans with disabilities. Show less - Delivered comprehensive, customer-centered employment and training services to over 125 veterans in accordance with U.S. Code, Title 38. - Responsible for the development and facilitation of all veteran programs. - Experienced in working with services provided in the Washington State public behavioral health treatment system. - Facilitated priority of service for training, employment, and placement services furnished to veterans by all employment service delivery system staff… Show more - Delivered comprehensive, customer-centered employment and training services to over 125 veterans in accordance with U.S. Code, Title 38. - Responsible for the development and facilitation of all veteran programs. - Experienced in working with services provided in the Washington State public behavioral health treatment system. - Facilitated priority of service for training, employment, and placement services furnished to veterans by all employment service delivery system staff. - Monitored job listings from federal contractors, ensuring eligible veterans receive job referral priority. - Conducted outreach to employers and engaged in advocacy efforts to increase employment opportunities for veterans and encourage the hiring of veterans with disabilities. Show less

  • Washington State Employment Security
    • WorkSource Lynnwood
    • Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program Specialist
      • Dec 2009 - Jun 2011

      - Case-managed intensive services for over 100 veterans with special employment and training needs. - Provided core and intensive services to veterans with barriers that prevent entering into and retaining employment, such as disabilities, lack of educational achievement and/or vocational credentialing, and under-employment. - Established career plans and strategies to overcome barriers for veterans, especially veterans with special employment and training needs. - Case-managed intensive services for over 100 veterans with special employment and training needs. - Provided core and intensive services to veterans with barriers that prevent entering into and retaining employment, such as disabilities, lack of educational achievement and/or vocational credentialing, and under-employment. - Established career plans and strategies to overcome barriers for veterans, especially veterans with special employment and training needs.

  • Sound
    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Vocational Specialist/ Job Developer
      • Sep 2008 - Nov 2009

      - Provided case management and job placement services for 25 consumers diagnosed with various psychiatric barriers. - Provided job development and outreach within the community on behalf of consumers. - Assisted in providing employment services through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). - Developed strategies for engaging an employer's interest and increasing their willingness to consider the job seekers. - Developed and fostered resiliency tools and natural supports… Show more - Provided case management and job placement services for 25 consumers diagnosed with various psychiatric barriers. - Provided job development and outreach within the community on behalf of consumers. - Assisted in providing employment services through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). - Developed strategies for engaging an employer's interest and increasing their willingness to consider the job seekers. - Developed and fostered resiliency tools and natural supports for consumers. - Delivered pre-employment and supported employment services. Show less - Provided case management and job placement services for 25 consumers diagnosed with various psychiatric barriers. - Provided job development and outreach within the community on behalf of consumers. - Assisted in providing employment services through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). - Developed strategies for engaging an employer's interest and increasing their willingness to consider the job seekers. - Developed and fostered resiliency tools and natural supports… Show more - Provided case management and job placement services for 25 consumers diagnosed with various psychiatric barriers. - Provided job development and outreach within the community on behalf of consumers. - Assisted in providing employment services through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). - Developed strategies for engaging an employer's interest and increasing their willingness to consider the job seekers. - Developed and fostered resiliency tools and natural supports for consumers. - Delivered pre-employment and supported employment services. Show less

  • Community Psychiatric Clinic
    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Job Developer
      • Mar 2008 - Sep 2008

      - Conducted comprehensive needs assessments for over 30 consumers diagnosed with various psychiatric barriers. - Provided job development, placement, and retention services. - Developed and coordinated vocational service plans to identify goals/outcomes, strengths, abilities, and barriers. - Coordinated vocational services with the Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), mental health case managers, and outside agencies - Conducted comprehensive needs assessments for over 30 consumers diagnosed with various psychiatric barriers. - Provided job development, placement, and retention services. - Developed and coordinated vocational service plans to identify goals/outcomes, strengths, abilities, and barriers. - Coordinated vocational services with the Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), mental health case managers, and outside agencies

  • Washington State Employment Security
    • Bellingham, Washington Area
    • Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist
      • Mar 2007 - Sep 2007

      - Provided core and intensive services to over 100 veterans with barriers that prevented entering into and retaining employment, such as disabilities, lack of educational achievement, and/ or vocational credentialing. - Established career plans and strategies to overcome barriers for veterans, especially those veterans with special employment and training needs. - Provided core and intensive services to over 100 veterans with barriers that prevented entering into and retaining employment, such as disabilities, lack of educational achievement, and/ or vocational credentialing. - Established career plans and strategies to overcome barriers for veterans, especially those veterans with special employment and training needs.

  • US Navy
    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Chief Master at Arms
      • Aug 1986 - Aug 2006

      - Honorably discharged at the rank of E7 (Chief Petty Officer). - Performed antiterrorism, force protection, physical security, and law enforcement duties on land and at sea. - Organized and trained over 300 security force personnel in basic and advanced law enforcement. - Managed a military police department of 130 civilian and active duty personnel. - Responsible for planning and implementing increased installation access at Naval Station Everett through collaboration with… Show more - Honorably discharged at the rank of E7 (Chief Petty Officer). - Performed antiterrorism, force protection, physical security, and law enforcement duties on land and at sea. - Organized and trained over 300 security force personnel in basic and advanced law enforcement. - Managed a military police department of 130 civilian and active duty personnel. - Responsible for planning and implementing increased installation access at Naval Station Everett through collaboration with Everett traffic engineers. The project increased morning traffic flow, alleviating city street congestion. - Conducted law enforcement operations. - Conducted waterborne security patrols and interdiction. - Conducted customs operations. - Conducted base access and entry control operations. - Conducted criminal investigations against property and personnel. - Liaisoned with federal agencies such as NCIS, FBI, Customs, and DEA. - Performed physical security inspections. - Managed installation Crime Prevention office - Planned, developed, and executed crime prevention events such as National Night Out. Show less - Honorably discharged at the rank of E7 (Chief Petty Officer). - Performed antiterrorism, force protection, physical security, and law enforcement duties on land and at sea. - Organized and trained over 300 security force personnel in basic and advanced law enforcement. - Managed a military police department of 130 civilian and active duty personnel. - Responsible for planning and implementing increased installation access at Naval Station Everett through collaboration with… Show more - Honorably discharged at the rank of E7 (Chief Petty Officer). - Performed antiterrorism, force protection, physical security, and law enforcement duties on land and at sea. - Organized and trained over 300 security force personnel in basic and advanced law enforcement. - Managed a military police department of 130 civilian and active duty personnel. - Responsible for planning and implementing increased installation access at Naval Station Everett through collaboration with Everett traffic engineers. The project increased morning traffic flow, alleviating city street congestion. - Conducted law enforcement operations. - Conducted waterborne security patrols and interdiction. - Conducted customs operations. - Conducted base access and entry control operations. - Conducted criminal investigations against property and personnel. - Liaisoned with federal agencies such as NCIS, FBI, Customs, and DEA. - Performed physical security inspections. - Managed installation Crime Prevention office - Planned, developed, and executed crime prevention events such as National Night Out. Show less

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