What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veteran Placement Specialist/SPE position at City of Jacksonville, FL?
Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Military Affairs and Veterans Department is actively seeking a Veteran Placement Specialist/SPE.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
The primary purpose of this position is to interview and assess employment needs of homeless Veterans.Examples of Work
- Follow up with clients and employers to verify proper support services are provided to enable clients to maintain employment.
- Networks with potential employers, homeless shelters, job training services and transitional housing resources.
- Follows up with Veterans to ensure compliance with grant program guidelines and the individualized employment plan established for them.
- Provides continuing case management services to Veterans.
- Compiles data.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
- A three (3) year combination of education and experience in providing social services assistance, preferably to Veterans.
- A valid Florida Class E Driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
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Must meet standards to obtain a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
