ACE Employment Specialist

About the role

The ACE Outreach Specialist position is located at 480 27th St Ogden, Utah, 84401 United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Helping Utah Veterans, currently serving service members and spouses overcome barriers to employment by assisting with job search techniques, resume writing, work readiness and interviewing skills.
• Identifying and translating skills and training obtained through military service to civilian careers.
• Affirmatively reaching out and sustaining relationships with Veteran Service Organizations, local clergy and non-profit organizations, and other partner agencies to find customers that may need or could utilize DWS services.
• Focusing on local Veteran homeless population and recently released incarcerated Veterans as they transition.

Qualifications

• Is a Veteran.
• A copy of your DD-214 must be uploaded to the application.
• Has working knowledge of the Active Component, National Guard and Reserve and their unique missions and organizations.
• Has a good understanding of Workforce Development Division (WDD) programs to include Accelerated Credentialing to Employment, WIOA, Connections and the DOL/JVSG Grant.
• Has 3+ years case management experience.
• Has 3+ years dedicated outreach working with Veteran Service Organizations, non-profit, employers, local or state agencies or clergies that assist with employment, homelessness and/or incarcerated Veterans.
• Willing to work some nights, weekends and holidays when required.
• Willing to travel up to 10%, including some overnight travel.
• Possesses a valid State of Utah Driver's License.
• Exercises articulate communication skills and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Can create Veteran, Education and Community Partnerships geared towards significant numbers of Veteran/Spouse job seekers registering on jobs.utah.gov and/or an increase in Veteran, currently serving military members, and spouse employment.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization. Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

Pay

Salary – $20.05 Hourly Wage

Schedule

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service