Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist

State of Indiana•Gary, IN

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About The Position

Our mission is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and entice businesses from outside our state to relocate to Indiana. Everyone at DWD will be required to think outside-the-box; to determine metrics that will allow for measurement and improvement and efficiencies to be made along the way. Cutting edge technologies will be utilized to help assess Indiana's employment future. If managed properly, Indiana's workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and country's economic growth. Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program specialists will provide individualized career (intensive) services and facilitate placements to meet the employment needs of Veterans, prioritizing service to special disabled Veterans, other disabled Veterans, and other categories of Veterans in accordance with priorities determined by the Secretary of Labor. These duties are outlined in 38 U.S.C. 4103A(a). Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program specialists are an essential part of and fully integrated into the WorkOne / American Job Center network. They are included among the WorkOne / American Job Center partner staff, which consists of all staff employed by programs or activities operated by WorkOne / American Job Center partners listed in 29 U.S.C. 2841(b) that provide online and/or in-person workforce development or related support services as part of the workforce development system. Other WorkOne / American Job Center partner staff members include staff of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Wagner Peyser, and other WorkOne / American Job Center network partner programs.

Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma or a High School Equivalent (HSE).
Served on Active Duty for a period of 180 days and received a VA service-connected disability rating.
The ability to utilize basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
The ability to communicate effectively and speak publically to present information and interview Veterans.
The ability to learn all VA program offerings by the State of Indiana and the local job centers.
The ability to provide quality customer service.
The ability to conduct internet research such as labor market information, veteran programs, services, and social media (Example: LinkedIn).
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Upon hire complete all DOL-VETS required training as defined by the National Veterans Training Institute (NVTI) within 18 months.

Responsibilities

Responsible for enrolling Veterans with significant barriers to employment (SBE) into a case management system including interviewing, completing an objective assessment, and creating an individualized employment plan (IEP).
Identify and determine the appropriate career route for each SBE Veteran and the services needed.
Responsible for outreach activities to identify new SBE Veterans by working with Veteran organizations.
Actively visit communities in search of SBE Veterans and provide potential resources.
Refer SBE Veterans to partner services for training in different career areas.
Work with Veteran organization and grant programs to establish resources and collaborate partners for Veteran's individual needs.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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