Senior Specialist, DWED (Multiple Vacancies)

Nevada System of Higher Education

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) Career Advisor provides comprehensive case management, employment coaching, and wraparound service coordination for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The position supports the College of Southern Nevada’s workforce development mission, strengthens employer partnerships, and ensures compliance with federal HVRP grant requirements. The Advisor is the primary point of contact for veteran participants from enrollment through employment placement and retention.

The role operates under general direction in a standard office environment, with regular travel to community partners, employer sites, and outreach locations. It requires working with people experiencing crisis, trauma, or significant barriers to employment. The position is grant-funded, contingent on ongoing and available funding through June 30, 2029, and is exempt, full-time equivalent 100%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–3 years of experience working with veterans, homeless populations, or jobseekers facing significant barriers to employment.
• Knowledge of workforce development, case management, and wraparound service coordination.
• Strong communication, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed coaching skills.
• Ability to build employer partnerships and align training with labor market needs.
• Proficiency with case management systems and documentation standards.
• Commitment to equity, dignity, and culturally responsive service delivery.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting veterans with disabilities, justice-involved veterans, or veterans experiencing homelessness.
• Military service or experience working in organizations serving veterans.
• Familiarity with HVRP, WIOA Title I, VA programs, and regional workforce systems.
• Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish or other languages common among Nevada veterans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct participant intake, verify eligibility, assess barriers, and develop Individual Employment Plans (IEPs).
• Provide trauma-informed coaching, referrals, progress monitoring, and coordination with housing, behavioral health, and supportive-service providers.
• Facilitate job-readiness workshops, resume development, interview preparation, digital literacy support, and career navigation aligned with veteran goals.
• Build and maintain employer relationships, coordinate hiring events, and support work-based learning and employment placement pipelines.
• Maintain accurate case notes, eligibility documentation, IEPs, and performance tracking in accordance with Department of Labor HVRP guidelines.
• Provide post-placement support for 270 days to promote job stability, advancement, and continued access to services.
• Enter data into case management systems, prepare required reports, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Coordinate with the VA, community-based organizations, workforce agencies, and CSN departments to ensure seamless service delivery.

Benefits

• Grant-in-Aid tuition and fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• A variety of time-off options.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Customizable health insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement plan with 19.25% participant contribution and 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services.
• Learning and professional development opportunities.
• CSN Affinity Groups focused on campus-wide diversity initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level