Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Employment Counselor

State of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

DVOP Employment Counselors deliver a broad range of services to assist Veterans and help them to be competitive in the labor market. Services typically include: Developing job and training opportunities for Veterans. Providing outreach and offering assistance to disabled and other Veterans by promoting community and employer support for employment and training opportunities, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training. Utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to create a supportive environment. Developing employment plans with activities leading to achieving goals and/or work readiness, as well as monitoring and evaluating employment plans activities and progress. Utilizing labor market information, local resources, referrals to community partners and employers to assist customers in meeting their goals. Assessing needs and educating customers about DWS programs, policies, and services and providing assistance in the application for temporary assistance programs (Food Stamps, Financial, Medicaid, Child Care, and Unemployment Insurance). Visiting homes when needed to establish relationships, increase rapport, problem solve, engage or re-engage the customer. Assisting customers with resume creation, networking, mock interviewing, and job searching with technology.

Requirements

Is a Veteran; a copy of your DD214, that states your character of service/discharge must be uploaded to this application to be considered.
Has ability to present information clearly and effectively.
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Has the ability to problem solve and identify creative solutions to lead to successful outcomes.
Has exceptional customer service skills and ability to assist people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism, without prejudice or bias.
Has knowledge of agency programs, community resources and services, local labor market, and job search techniques.

Nice To Haves

Can use motivational interviewing skills to collect information and establish a supportive relationship.
Can provide family focused career counseling and proactively engage and motivate customers

Responsibilities

Developing job and training opportunities for Veterans.
Providing outreach and offering assistance to disabled and other Veterans by promoting community and employer support for employment and training opportunities, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training.
Utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to create a supportive environment.
Developing employment plans with activities leading to achieving goals and/or work readiness, as well as monitoring and evaluating employment plans activities and progress.
Utilizing labor market information, local resources, referrals to community partners and employers to assist customers in meeting their goals.
Assessing needs and educating customers about DWS programs, policies, and services and providing assistance in the application for temporary assistance programs (Food Stamps, Financial, Medicaid, Child Care, and Unemployment Insurance).
Visiting homes when needed to establish relationships, increase rapport, problem solve, engage or re-engage the customer.
Assisting customers with resume creation, networking, mock interviewing, and job searching with technology.