Veteran Employment Representative

the South Dakota State Government•Sioux Falls, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation is hiring a Veteran Employment Representative to join their Sioux Falls, SD team. This onsite role, part of the Job Services team, will focus on two main responsibilities: assisting eligible veterans and persons overcome significant barriers to reaching meaningful employment and conduct employer outreach and advocacy for the hiring of all veterans. The Veteran Employment Representative will provide individualized career case management services to eligible veterans through Jobs for Veterans' State Grant (JVSG)/Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP). This role also performs employer outreach to promote hiring veterans through the Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) program. This is a Full-Time 40-hour weekly position in a typical office environment. May conduct some duties outside of the office to attend meetings with partnering agencies. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Federal law requires that any Department of Labor position funded by a Consolidated Veteran Services grant must be filled by a veteran who meets one of the criteria below. Applicants for this position must submit a copy of their DD214 discharge papers with their application.
Served on active duty (Title 10 orders of deployment for Guard members) for a period of more than 180 days and was discharged with other than a dishonorable discharge; or
Was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability; or
Was a member of a reserve component under an order to active duty- pursuant to 10 U.S.C. §§ 12301(a), (d), or (g); 12302; or 12304-who served on active duty during a period of war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge is authorized and was discharged or released from such duty with other than a dishonorable discharge; or
Was discharged or released from active duty by reason of a sole survivorship discharge.
A valid driver's license is required for this position.
Ability to use a personal computer/laptop.
Specific knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access.
Ability to work with various software programs including virtual platforms such as Microsoft TEAMS, Adobe Sign.
Ability to navigate a variety of computer software systems.
Knowledge of case management, interviewing and counseling techniques.
Knowledge of veterans' employment programs and community services.
Knowledge of disability programs and Vocational Rehabilitation services.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local public assistance programs.
Knowledge of labor market and economic conditions in a local area.
Knowledge of career training programs and post-secondary education opportunities.
Knowledge of local educational, social services and support services offered in our community.
Knowledge of business employment/recruiting practices.
Knowledge of labor market data, resources, and economic conditions in the geographical area of businesses being contacted and served.
Knowledge of federal and state employment service laws.
Knowledge of veteran attributes they bring to an employer and challenges veterans may have in securing employment.
Knowledge of accommodations which can be incorporated to assist both the veteran and employer to successfully complete the hiring process.
Skill to utilize assessment results and a variety of services to develop a holistic employment plan with both short-term and long-term goals.
Skill to develop employment opportunities for participants with existing employer partnerships.
Skill to conduct outreach to employers and advocate for the hiring of veterans.
Skill to provide training to internal staff and Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) partners on veteran's needs and a variety of employment initiatives and programs.
Skill to educate businesses on veterans' workforce needs.
Skill to promote credentialing and licensing opportunities for veterans.
Ability to perform case management duties, including following up with participants.
Demonstrate initiative and work independently and as part of a team.
Submit a copy of their DD214 discharge papers with their application.
Submit a resume.
Submit a cover letter.
All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
Must apply online.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required, in social work, human services, psychology, sociology or a related field.
A background in case management and/or veteran hiring is preferred but not required.
If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized career case management services to eligible veterans through Jobs for Veterans' State Grant (JVSG)/Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP).
Perform employer outreach to promote hiring veterans through the Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) program.
Assist eligible veterans and persons overcome significant barriers to reaching meaningful employment.
Conduct employer outreach and advocacy for the hiring of all veterans.
Conduct relationship building, outreach and recruitment activities with other service providers to encourage enrollment of Significant Barrier to Employment (SBE) authorized category veterans in the local office registration protocol.
Host integrated Resource Team (IRT) meetings with relevant partner agencies who can assist the participant.
Complete required data entry for services and formulate and properly document notes.
Assist federal contractors of the process to recruit qualified veterans.
Assist both DVOP staff and non-JVSG staff in finding job placement opportunities for their veteran participants.
In conjunction with employers, conduct job searches and workshops, and establish job search groups.
Assist employers in creating and implementing initiatives to be eligible for the HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program and assist eligible employers apply for this VETS federal award for hiring veterans.
Help plan and participate in career fairs.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with participants, program partners, employers, and co-workers.
Interpret rules, policies, and procedures.
Communicate information clearly and concisely, either individually or to groups in a classroom setting.