Reemployment Coordinator - Veterans' Representative

State of Nebraska•Scottsbluff, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Labor is hiring a Reemployment Coordinator - Veterans' Representative for a consolidated role combining Local Veterans' Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist duties. The position supports employer engagement and provides direct services to veterans, particularly people facing barriers to employment. The role calls for a self-motivated, proactive professional who can work independently, build trusting relationships with job seekers and businesses, connect people with resources, and provide case management support. The job requires military veteran status. The position is based onsite at 505A Broadway, Suite 300, Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The State of Nebraska describes its compensation and benefits package as including paid holidays, leave, retirement, insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, public service loan forgiveness eligibility, career advancement, and training and development opportunities. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.

Requirements

Must be a veteran of military service; DD214 and other necessary paperwork must be submitted with the application to verify veteran status.
Post-high-school coursework or training in social or behavioral sciences, counseling, business, public administration, education, marketing, or a related field; alternatively, experience in client development and case management, including interviewing, research, and direct customer service.
Valid driver's license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Knowledge of resources for veterans, job seekers, and employers; state and federal employment-security laws; equal opportunity laws; vocational counseling or career guidance; case-management interviewing procedures and techniques; training-program development and design; and typical office computer systems.
Skill in public speaking or communicating with an audience, presenting information clearly using various media, personal-computer use, and data entry.
Ability to plan and organize work; communicate with diverse groups; follow instructions; interact with clients, employers, and the public; administer tests and measurements; conduct evaluations; create presentations; manage multiple programs; learn and apply agency rules, policies, and procedures; and 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.
Previous experience working with veterans, job seekers, and employers, and conducting outreach and presentations.
Preference is given in this order: qualified service-connected disabled veteran, qualified eligible veteran, then eligible person.

Responsibilities

Provide case management and vocational guidance; research and recommend clients for intensive services and training programs, including reemployment services, Workfare, WOTC, Rapid Response, Veterans programs, and WIA.
Screen applicants for partner-program eligibility, use vocational guidance tools to provide core and intensive services, and coordinate services with partners serving mutual clients.
Conduct job-search and job-matching activities for employers and applicants, including registration, referrals, and job development.
Administer assessment instruments and planning tools, interpret results, and counsel clients.
Receive and verify employer job orders, enter information into computer programs, and match qualified applicants to orders.
Coordinate services with local community development entities and use technology to provide needed data.
Market Career Center services to the community and employers; contact, schedule, and visit employers to explain staff-assisted and self-service options.
Serve as a business liaison and coordinate One Stop Center marketing, employer visits, special products, and services to the business community.
Develop and maintain a shared employer database and coordinate marketing among partners; promote cost-reimbursable services, develop on-the-job training contracts and work-experience opportunities, and conduct follow-up activities.
Plan and present workshops, school and job-fair presentations, and informational briefings promoting workforce development services.
Coordinate WIA services with partners; help clients obtain Pell Grants and other funding and arrange payment of books and tuition.
Address federal client-satisfaction measurement mandates, monitor educational services, and develop individual employment plans for academic and vocational performance.
Perform WIA and/or Employment Services core services, including client registration, eligibility determinations, assessments, and employment-statistics information.
Conduct presentations and outreach through advisory boards, committees, and community organizations.
Perform data entry and retrieval for various programs.

Benefits

13 paid holidays.
Vacation and sick leave 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 eligibility through the federal government.
Career advancement opportunities.
Training and development based on career aspirations.