Reemployment Coordinator - Veterans' Representative

State of Nebraska•Omaha, NE

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Labor is seeking a Reemployment Coordinator - Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist to connect veterans to employment success. This role involves providing individualized career services, coordinating with community partners, and assisting veteran job seekers in overcoming employment barriers. The ideal candidate is a veteran with a strong desire to help others, enjoys daily variety, and can provide professional customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Must be a veteran of military service (per 38 U.S.C. 4103A and 4104 federal requirements).
Post high school coursework or training in social/behavioral sciences, counseling, business, public administration, education, marketing, or a related field; or experience in client development and case management including interviewing, research, and direct customer service.
Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Knowledge of: Veteran-specific services and benefits available through the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) and other workforce development programs, including WIOA, VETS, or DOL grants; equal opportunity laws; vocational counseling or career guidance; employment trends and labor market information; case management interviewing procedures and techniques; developing and designing training programs; typical office computer systems; Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), SharePoint, Google Docs; NEworks or similar case management systems.
Skilled in: Public speaking or communicating with an audience; relationship-building skills; presenting information clearly using various media, strong case and time management skills.
Ability to: Plan and organize work; communicate to disseminate information to a diverse group of people; promote/market/present services to groups of individuals; follow instructions; interact with clients, employers and the public; administer tests and measurements; conduct evaluations; create presentations; manage multiple programs; manage and document detailed case notes; learn and apply agency rules, policies and procedures; maintain appropriate, professional working relationships with the public, coworkers and management; maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, behavioral science, business administration, communication, education, marketing, or a related field.
Experience with outreach, recruiting, community/employer engagement, working with individuals facing employment barriers; NEworks or other case management systems.
Bilingual in Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized career services to eligible veterans, including assessments, career guidance, resume assistance, interview preparation, employment planning, and referrals to supportive resources.
Develop, maintain, and update Individual Employment Plans to assist veterans in overcoming significant barriers to employment and achieving employment goals.
Conduct outreach to locate and engage veterans with barriers to employment through community partners, correctional facilities, shelters, stand downs, veterans organizations, and other veteran-serving or community-based entities.
Coordinate services with community partners, training providers, educational institutions, and internal NDOL programs, as appropriate, to support veteran employment and reemployment outcomes.
Screen veterans for appropriate services and eligibility under Jobs for Veterans State Grant requirements and provide referrals to partner programs and supportive services when applicable.
Perform case management and provide job seeker assistance, including employment assessments, career planning, referrals, follow-up, and documentation of services provided.
Research and provide referrals to appropriate employment, training, reemployment, partner, VA, and other veteran-supportive services, as applicable.
Assist veteran job seekers with job search activities, registration, job referrals, employment planning, and follow-up.
Plan, implement, and present workshops and informational sessions relevant to veteran job seeker needs.
Present information at job fairs, hiring events, community meetings, transition events, and other outreach activities to promote veteran workforce services.
Perform data entry and retrieval activities for various programs as necessary.
Maintain accurate documentation, case notes, and service records in NEworks and follow agency policies, procedures, JVSG guidance, and required program guidelines.
Participate in advisory boards, committees, community organizations, and workforce-related activities that support services to veterans.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer-paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and development based on your career aspirations
Supportive and inviting teammates
A safe and secure work environment