Career Services Coordinator for Veterans

*THIS IS A VETERAN FUNDED POSITION*

To be considered for this position. you must be a Veteran and or Disabled veteran with SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES to apply for our Disabled Veterans’ Program /DVOP Government Operations Consultant II. Must be able to provide copy of DD214, showing proof of Release from active duty AND statement of disability from Veterans' Administration.

Duties and Responsibilities - Performs duties outlined in Title 38 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), 4104(b)(1)(2), as amended by Public Law 100-323. The incumbent will assure the local office is in compliance with Federal Regulations, standards of performance and contractual provisions of the grant agreement mandating special services for Veterans. The following duties are included in this code:

• Creates, develops, and implements local policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the JVSG regulations. This position confers with personnel to ensure that it is in compliance with policy and procedures set by the State Veterans Program Coordinator.
• Provides training to LWDB staff, at both state and local level, and co-located partners on compliance with JVSG regulations and guidance, as needed.
• Reviews programs, services, forms, and reports utilized by the JVSG program at the local and State level and confers with management to identify improvement processes.
• Conducts outreach to employers and engages in advocacy efforts with hiring executives to increase employment opportunities for veterans.
• Conducts job search workshops, establishes job search groups and participates in job and career fairs.
• Works with federal contractors on recruiting of Veterans.
• Advocates for the hiring of disabled veterans and assists all veterans with gaining and retaining employment.
• Creates and conduct capacity building programs for employers and veterans.
• Facilitates and oversees veteran priority of service requirements regarding employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans by all staff of the in CareerSource system.
• Promotes credentialing and licensing opportunities for Veterans.
• Provides operational oversight for all Career Center staff to include regular training on the implementation of the JVSG program at local levels.
• Develops and implements program management procedures to ensure the provision of services to eligible veterans.
• Maintains regular contact with community leaders, employers, labor unions, training programs, and veterans’ organizations to keep them advised of eligible veterans and spouses available for employment and training.
• Advises eligible veterans and spouses of opportunities for employment and training.
• In accordance with JVSG regulations, provides guidance and facilitates training of labor exchange services including intake and assessment, counseling, testing, job-search assistance, and referral and placement.
• Assists, through automated data processing, in securing and maintaining current information regarding available employment and training opportunities for veterans and their spouses.
• Participates in Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Audit information requests from Federal Government partners by providing answers, examples, descriptions of services, and other necessary information in both DEO and federal audits.
• Consults with State and local officials on matters applicable to the JVSG program.
• Consults with federal, state, and local officials on matters applicable to serving eligible persons as a DVOP.
• Conducts comprehensive and specialized assessments to eligible persons and develops an individual employment plan to identify the employment goals, appropriate objectives, and services for participants that will lead to sustained careers and lasting self-sufficiency.
• Provides individualized case management to eligible veterans and their spouses with significant barriers to employment (SBEs) including supervising group career counseling to promulgate knowledge of veteran resources and local initiatives created to address barriers limiting employment opportunities and to promote peer support, conducting individual counseling and career planning with a goal of long term employment and self-sufficiency; providing short-term pre-vocational services that may include development of learning skills, communication skills, interviewing skills, punctuality, personal maintenance skills, and professional conduct to prepare individuals for unsubsidized employment or training.
• Evaluates community organizations to assess and leverage assets that can be utilized to mitigate individual barriers of eligible persons within case management
• Provides individualized case management to eligible veterans and their spouses with significant barriers to employment (SBEs) including supervising group career counseling to promulgate knowledge of veteran resources and local initiatives created to address barriers limiting employment opportunities and to promote peer support, conducting individual counseling and career planning with a goal of long term employment and self-sufficiency; providing short-term pre-vocational services that may include development of learning skills, communication skills, interviewing skills, punctuality, personal maintenance skills, and professional conduct to prepare individuals for unsubsidized employment or training.
• Evaluates community organizations to assess and leverage assets that can be utilized to mitigate individual barriers of eligible persons within case management.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of applicable regulations, Veteran Program Letters, state and local guidance, and programs/opportunities for veterans and covered persons (i.e., Federal Bonding program, Federal WorkOpportunity Tax Credit Eligibility, etc.)
• Knowledge of the laws governing veterans’ preference in employment and workforce services
• Knowledge of veterans’ re-employment rights
• Knowledge of entitlement and priorities of veterans for medical and surgical services in veteran hospitals
• Working knowledge/proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of basic sales principles and skills
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication
• Knowledge of workforce plans and business/management principles
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective customer service
• Knowledge of the basic principles of counseling and case management.
• Skilled in group presentations or workshop instruction and/or facilitation
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in individual and group settings, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to promote and market the Career Center
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous and effective manner.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to conduct effective interviews.
• Ability to work independently by planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments.
• Ability to prepare reports to include recording, evaluating and analyzing data
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• The incumbent must possess or obtain certification as a Workforce Professional Tier 1 within one year of employment in the position.
• Required to travel locally and must furnish own transportation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

As a condition of pre-employment, a level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state and national law enforcement records.

Minimum-

• The incumbent must possess or obtain certification as a Workforce Professional Tier 1 within one year of employment in the position.
• Veteran or Qualified persons may only apply.
• Required to travel locally and must furnish own transportation.

Preferred Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Professional or nonprofessional experience in areas related to employment security, or administrative experience, or reemployment assistance policy may substitute on a year for year basis for preferred college education.

*NOTE*

all applicants must also apply directly on People First site.

State of Florida Careers - People First (myflorida.com)

Job Title: 797792, DVOP GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40034326

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US Military Veteran?
• Do you have a Service-connected disability?

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Pierce, FL 34950: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000