Local Veterans' Employment Representative

Indiana Department of Correction•Terre Haute, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD): 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. Role Overview: Local Veterans' Employment Representatives conduct outreach to employers and business associations and engage in advocacy efforts with hiring executives to increase employment opportunities for Veterans and encourage the hiring of disabled Veterans. These duties are outlined in 38 U.S.C. 4104(b). Local Veterans' Employment Representatives 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

Veteran hiring preference position.
Ability to utilize basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Ability to communicate effectively and speak publicly to present information and interview Veterans.
Ability to learn all VA program offerings by the State of Indiana and the local job centers.
Ability to provide quality customer service.
Ability to conduct internet research such as labor market information, veteran programs, services, and social media (Example: LinkedIn).
Complete all DOL-VETS required training as defined by the National Veterans Training Institute (NVTI) within 18 months.
A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach to employers in the area to assist Veterans in gaining employment, including conducting seminars for employers and, in conjunction with employers, conducting job search workshops and establishing job search groups.
Facilitate employment, training, and placement services furnished to Veterans in a State under the applicable State employment service delivery systems.
Promote to employers, employer associations, and business groups the advantages of hiring Veterans.
Be included as an active member of a "business services team" or like entity if employer outreach is primarily accomplished by such a team.
Advocate for all Veterans served by the WorkOne / American Job Center (AJC) with business, industry, and other community-based organizations by participating in appropriate activities such as: Planning and participating in job and career fairs.
Conducting employer outreach.
In conjunction with employers, conducting job searches, workshops and establishing job search groups.
Coordinating with unions, apprenticeship programs, businesses or business organizations to promote and secure employment and training programs for Veterans.
Informing federal contractors of the process to recruit qualified Veterans.
Coordinating and participating with other business outreach efforts.
Facilitate employment, training, and placement services delivered to veterans.
Plan and participate in job and career fairs.
Promote the advantages of hiring veterans to employers, employer associations, and business groups.
Work in partnership with Work One to identify job ready Veterans for career placement.
Promote all Work One services to the employer community through presentations and trainings and provide local Work One offices training on what services the LVER offer.
Develop employer outreach activities to establish, maintain, and facilitate regular contact with employers that will promote employment and training opportunities for the benefit of all Veterans.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Robust benefits package
Commitment to work-life balance
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
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access