Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist (Danville) #03450
About The Position
This position assists unemployed and employed disabled veterans, special disabled veterans, and other eligible persons (e.g., spouses) who seek agency services to overcome significant barriers to employment (SBE) and obtain suitable employment. The role involves providing individualized career services to veterans identified with SBEs, addressing their employment needs, and facilitating placement into suitable positions. The specialist will make personal visits to clients and employers, conduct interviews, offer a range of services, and network with community providers to locate and assist veterans who may not otherwise access a One-Stop facility (e.g., those in homeless shelters, state hospitals, Veterans’ Centers, half-way houses, and/or other community-based facilities). This position is designated as a mobile worker role, requiring travel across the Commonwealth to deliver services to workforce centers. Overnight or extended travel may be required based on business needs.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of career counseling, interviewing, and job placement principles and techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources, counseling services, social programs and veteran issues and services.
- Demonstrated strong customer service skills.
- Demonstrated strong case management skills.
- Demonstrated strong computer skills (Microsoft Office or comparable software programs).
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing (e.g., conducting interviews and training, exchanging information with clients and partner staff, and preparing reports and training materials).
- Demonstrated ability to assess and match client skills to open positions.
- Demonstrated ability to work with clients in crisis to discover needs and enhance employable skills.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate clients to achieve established goals and objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to remain objective, non-judgmental and focused.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and manage file documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to apply agency program standards and procedures.
- Must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.
- Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with agency programs.
- Experience working with veteran’s affairs and services.
- Experience working with federal or state employment and training programs.
- AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process.
Responsibilities
- Assists unemployed and employed disabled veterans, special disabled veterans and other eligible persons (e.g., spouses) who seek agency services to overcome significant barriers to employment (SBE) as defined in the most current Veteran Program Letter (VPL) issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) and obtain suitable employment.
- Provides individualized career services to veterans identified with SBEs.
- Addresses employment needs and facilitate placement into a suitable position.
- Makes personal visits to meet with clients and employers.
- Conducts interviews and offers an array of services.
- Networks and develops relationships with community providers to locate and assist veterans who would otherwise not be able to access a One-Stop facility (e.g., those in homeless shelters, state hospitals, Veterans’ Centers, half-way houses, and/or other community-based facilities).
- Delivers services to workforce centers across the Commonwealth.
Benefits
- Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
- Language assistance services are available and free of charge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
