Veteran Employment Representative

Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Salary: $23.56/hr

About the role

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. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Some duties may be conducted outside of the office to attend meetings with partnering agencies.

Requirements

• Applicants must be a veteran who meets one of the following criteria (federal law requirement for Department of Labor positions funded by a Consolidated Veteran Services grant):
  • 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.
• Applicants must submit a copy of their DD214 discharge papers with their application.
• A valid driver’s license is required for this position.
• This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required, in social work, human services, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
• Background in case management and/or veteran hiring is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and ability to work with various software programs including virtual platforms such as Microsoft TEAMS and Adobe Sign.
• Ability to navigate a variety of computer software systems.

Knowledge

• Case management, interviewing, and counseling techniques.
• Veterans’ employment programs and community services.
• Disability programs and Vocational Rehabilitation services.
• Federal, state, and local public assistance programs.
• Labor market and economic conditions in a local area.
• Career training programs and post-secondary education opportunities.
• Local educational, social services, and support services offered in the community.
• Business employment/recruiting practices.
• Labor market data, resources, and economic conditions in the geographical area of businesses being contacted and served.
• Federal and state employment service laws.
• Veteran attributes they bring to an employer and challenges veterans may have in securing employment.
• Accommodations which can be incorporated to assist both the veteran and employer to successfully complete the hiring process.

Skills

• Utilize assessment results and a variety of services to develop a holistic employment plan with both short-term and long-term goals.
• Develop employment opportunities for participants with existing employer partnerships.
• Conduct outreach to employers and advocate for the hiring of veterans.
• Provide training to internal staff and Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) partners on veterans’ needs and a variety of employment initiatives and programs.
• Educate businesses on veterans’ workforce needs.
• Promote credentialing and licensing opportunities for veterans.

Responsibilities

• Perform case management duties, including following up with participants.
• 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 properly document notes.
• Learn about other DLR programs that can benefit participants.
• Assist federal contractors in 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 in applying 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.
• Demonstrate initiative and work independently and as part of a team.
• Communicate information clearly and concisely, either individually or to groups in a classroom setting.

Benefits

• $0 premium employee health insurance option.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual.
• Dental, vision, and other insurance options.
• Retirement benefits (this position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS).