Reemployment Coordinator - Veteran at State of Nebraska in Norfolk, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Labor - Agency 23



Location:

Norfolk Job Posting



Hiring Rate:

$21.228



Classification Salary Range:

$21.23 - $31.29



Job Posting:

JR2024-00007073 Reemployment Coordinator - Veteran (Open)



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Job Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will make a difference in the lives of individuals and businesses in your community? If you said yes, we want you to join the Nebraska Department of Labor in connecting individuals to employment success. We are looking for an individual who is a veteran of military service to serve as a Reemployment Coordinator - DVOP (Disabled Veterans Outreach Person) and help create opportunities for fellow veterans by promoting the hiring of veterans to Nebraska employers. The candidate we are looking for will have a strong desire to help others, is detail-oriented, enjoys daily challenges and variety, and strives to increase working, collaborative partnerships with community organizations, schools, and employers through workshops, presentations and business events that stress the importance of hiring veterans.


Applicants must be a veteran of military service and need to submit the DD214 form and other necessary paperwork to the application.


Look at what we have to offer!


• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment


Location: 105 E Norfolk Avenue, Suite 120, Norfolk, NE
Schedule: 8am - 5pm; Monday - Friday


Examples of Work


• Provides case management, job search assistance, and vocational guidance services to veterans with serious barriers to employment (SBE).
• Identifies barriers and the need for veterans to receive case management services.
• Assists in the development and promotion of veterans which may include contacting employers.
• Provides services in accordance with the Jobs for Veterans Act, Workforce Investment Act, and veteran's priority of service.
• Coordinates and collaborates services with partner agencies. Provides file review and follow-up of individual veterans.
• Communicates/monitors progress throughout case management with follow-up after placement.
• Utilizes computer programs/applications including NEworks.
• Provides a full range of case management, placement, and training services to eligible veterans to include outreach to veterans, employment registration assistance when appropriate, determine eligibility for partner services, labor market information, vocational guidance, referrals, job search techniques, workshops, and job development.
• Develops resumes, provides assessments, and develops Individual Employment Plans (IEP) with follow-up process outlined for client.
• Conducts outreach activities to locate veterans who could benefit from case management and/or intensive services from the VA and other partner programs.
• Demonstrates the use of online resources including NEworks.
• Follows-up with veteran participants to check employment status following placement.
• Develops OJT opportunities with training providers and employers.
• Performs data entry, retrieval activities and computer operations in NEworks in addition to other computer programs.
• Some job-related travel will be required.



Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework or training in social/behavioral sciences, counseling, business, public administration, education, marketing or a related field; or experience in client development and case management including interviewing, research and direct customer service.



Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in human resources, behavioral science, business administration, social science, human relations or closely related field and two years' related work experience. Bilingual language skills desired (Spanish preferred).



Other: APPLICANTS MUST BE A VETERAN OF MILITARY SERVICE. Preference will be given in this order: 1) Qualified service-connected disabled Veteran; 2) Qualified eligible Veteran.Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



Knowledge of: Veterans programs; Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Access, Word, Excel and Power Point), SharePoint, Google Docs; NEworks or other GeoSolution software; Management Information Systems.


Skill in: Public speaking; communicating both orally and in writing; presenting information clearly using various media; strong case management procedures; promoting, marketing, and presenting services to others; database entry.


Ability to: Utilize computer technology in an effective, timely and accurate manner to provide services to veterans; understand and follow program rules as they relate to state and federal policy; maintain an appropriate, professional working relationship with the public, coworkers and management.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.