What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist position at The State of Oklahoma?
Job Posting Title
Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist
Agency
290 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION
Supervisory Organization
Employment Security Commission-Employment Services
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
December 13, 2024
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
$45,495.84 annual; $21.87 hourly
Job Description
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission has been authorized to utilize a Selective Qualification when interviewing applicants for this position. This is a Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist (DVOP) position.
- Current proof of service-connected disability dated within six (6) months must be submitted with your electronic application.
- Evidence of military service dates (DD214) must accompany your electronic application.
- Will be selected in accordance with Title 38, U.S. Code Section 4103A.
Job Type/Salary/Location/Benefits
- Full-time
- Vacancies: One
- Salary: $45,495.84 annual; $21.87 hourly
- Primary Working Hours: M-F; 8-5
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Location: Durant American Job Center
- Telework Status: Not Applicable
- Supervisory: No
- Training: In-house; on-the-job; in accordance with the US Dep’t. of Veterans Affairs
- Travel: Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive
Benefit Package
with a generous benefit allowance
to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
Position Essential Functions
- Provide case management to eligible Veterans who have significant barriers to employment by providing specialized and individualized career services that are offered through the local Oklahoma Works Local Office in conformity to the United States Department of Labor – Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP).
- Provide individualized career services to veterans and eligible spouses, designed to facilitate participants' transition into meaningful civilian employment; services are offered through the local Oklahoma Works Local Office in conformity to state and federal applicable laws and regulations.
- Conduct outreach to actively seek out eligible veterans and other persons with barriers to employment.
- Manage & promotes career assessment/vocational counseling via applicant interview & qualification evaluation to determine needs for employment, job skills, placement, training, referral, etc. under a case management system ensuring the optimal delivery of the multiple employment services provided at the center within the business hours of operation focused on priority services to disabled veterans, veterans, and other special needs applicant groups.
- Create individual employment plans for qualified veterans and spouses to help identify and overcome any barriers to employment and meet long term employment goals.
- Provide follow-up activities and services after employment to increase employment retention.
- Utilize excellent customer-service skills to ensure optimal results for the many activities required of the workforce center staff keeping the office appearance and atmosphere conducive to friendly customer service.
- Provide other core services such as labor market information, career guidance, resume assistance, referral to support agencies, and job referral/developments as a part of the employment plan.
- Participate in center team meetings for each assigned workforce center.
- Participate as part of a team comprised of Center Manager, DVOP and LVER to manage DOL reports such as the DVOP Intensive Services Report, Recently Registered Veterans Report, and Non-Veterans Served by Vet Rep Reports to ensure compliance with DOL guidance mandating services to only qualified veterans and spouses.
- Participate in staff-required cross training in order to provide professional, timely and additional assistance with the workforce center duty requirements.
- Utilize office machinery in accordance with safety / security protocols.
These job functions, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Valued Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Knowledge of - spelling, punctuation, and business English; business mathematics; modern office methods and procedures; employment practices and problems; current economic and social trends, programs and problems; community and social service providers; the principles of interviewing; social assistance requirements; veterans preference requirements; one-stop workforce initiatives; the U.S. Department of Labor one-stop workforce initiative as it pertains to the collaboration of numerous partners providing employment supportive core services to enhance Oklahoma’s workforce; laws, rules, policies and regulations of public employment service, unemployment compensation, job training, and social services programs; occupations and industries; basic psychology and human relations; be familiar with Veterans Employment programs including the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs training programs.
Skill and Competencies – excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to - maintain effective working relationships with others; work with a high degree of independence; deal effectively and courteously with people; multi-task; exercise good judgment in evaluating eligibility requirements; exercise good management in evaluating case management situations; make decisions; anticipate, identify and resolve problems; handle confidential work; evaluate situations and choose an appropriate course of action in accordance with appropriate law and agency policy; present ideas and facts effectively and accurately; interpret applicable state and federal laws and regulations especially pertaining to veterans programs, social services, and employment and training activities; follow oral or written instructions.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires regular periods of sitting or standing and daily use of computer and phone. It also requires the occasional use of the office machinery in accordance with safety and security protocols.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements for this position require 5 years of experience in employment services, career or vocational guidance and counseling, personnel, recruitment, training, customer services or social services related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university for 1 year of the required work experience up to 3 years of experience substitution.
Special Skills/Requirements
- Computer Skills – Employee must be capable of proficiently using the OESC’s standard software (Microsoft Office - Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and Teams), and the Internet, as well as proficiency to learn other software as needed.
- Employee must be capable of lifting, carrying, and moving objects of up to 25 pounds.
- This position requires that applicants be a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces and eligible for veterans’ preference under Title 74 O.S. Supp Section 840.15. ## In accordance with Title 38, U.S. Code Section 4103A, some positions must be filled with qualified disabled veterans in the following order of preference: FIRST: Qualified Disabled Veteran; SECOND: Qualified Veteran. ## The Employment Security Commission is responsible for screening all eligible to ensure that appointees are selectively qualified based upon the order of preference as required by Title 38, U.S. Code Section 4103A. ## Positions funded by U.S. Department of Labor Veterans grants must meet grant requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday
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