Benefit Program Associate - Veteran Benefit Specialist - CODL

State of Missouri; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave and holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking to join a department dedicated to serving veterans through employment and training programs. You will coordinate outreach with employers, provide case management, and guide veterans in selecting vocations while navigating barriers to employment.

The role requires travel within assigned counties, including a one-time week-long out-of-state training, and participation in apprenticeship initiatives. A strong commitment to teamwork and public service is essential.

Qualifications

• Beneficial education and/or work-related experience includes technical or professional experience in business, personnel or public administration or closely related area, including military service.

Responsibilities

• Proactively coordinate with partners to provide comprehensive services to employers and facilitate employment, training and placement services for veterans.
• Provide case management and intensive services to veterans who have significant barriers to employment.
• Provide vocational guidance to eligible veterans with respect to selection of and changes in vocations and vocational adjustment.
• Conduct outreach activities to locate veterans through contacts with local veterans and community organizations, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other State Agencies.
• Consult and coordinate with other appropriate representatives of Federal, State, and local programs for the purpose of developing maximum linkages to promote employment opportunities and assistance for veterans with significant barriers to employment.

Skills

Outreach coordination

Case management

Veteran services

Job description

You will be joining a Department committed to a culture of TEAMWORK to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through COLLABORATION with partners and stakeholders, embody ACCOUNTABILITY through trust and professionalism, and embrace WORK-LIFE BALANCE by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time. While working at DHEWD you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future! Join us as we pursue our vision of “Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success.”

$1,500/annual salary increase once employee has completed the required apprenticeship program.

Travel Requirement

• Employee is required to travel and attend a one-time, week-long, out-of-state veteran specific training within the first 12 months. The Department will arrange and cover applicable travel/lodging expenses.
• On a weekly basis, up to 80% of work time the employee shall travel within the assigned service counties to conduct outreach to employers, labor unions, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, corrections and educational organizations, veterans’ organizations and other veteran-focused events/activities. This will generally consist of day travel with occasional overnight travel. Must have a valid Missouri Driver’s license.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Proactively coordinate with partners to provide comprehensive services to employers and facilitate employment, training and placement services for veterans.
• Provide case management and intensive services to veterans who have significant barriers to employment.
• Provide vocational guidance to eligible veterans with respect to selection of and changes in vocations and vocational adjustment.
• Conduct outreach activities to locate veterans through contacts with local veterans and community organizations, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other State Agencies such as Missouri Veteran’s Commission, Vocational Rehabilitation and other institutions that serve veterans (on-site visits required throughout the area of responsibility).
• Consult and coordinate with other appropriate representatives of Federal, State, and local programs for the purpose of developing maximum linkages to promote employment opportunities and assistance for veterans with significant barriers to employment.
• Develop outreach programs in cooperation with appropriate Department of Veterans Affairs personnel engaged in providing counseling or rehabilitation services, with educational institutions, and with employers in order to maximum assistance to disabled veterans who have completed or are participating in a vocational rehabilitation program (on-site visits required throughout the area of responsibility).
• Ensure veterans are aware of other available programs, such as those through Missouri’s Department of Education.
• Work with partners to maximize opportunities for veterans and ensure veterans are given priority access to Department of Labor programs.
• Maintain regular contact with regional community leaders, employers, labor unions, training programs, and other employer organizations for the purpose of keeping them advised of eligible veterans and persons available for employment and training (on-site visits required throughout the area of responsibility).
• Encourage employers and labor unions to employ eligible veterans and eligible persons and conduct job development, on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs for veterans (on-site visits required throughout the area of responsibility).
• Promote and monitor the participation of veterans in federally funded employment and training programs, monitor the listing of vacant positions with State employment agencies by Federal agencies, and report to the Director for Veterans’ Employment and Training for the State concerned evidence of failure to provide priority or other special consideration in the provision of services to veterans as it is required by law or regulation.
• Complete and submit all required reports, including ‘Veterans Quarterly Report to the Manager,’ in accordance with established timelines.
• Provide workshops and training to employers and Job Center staff.
• Provide veteran related services to Job Center staff.
• Document all services and activities in the Division’s case management system.
• Enter employer job orders in case management system.
• Complete apprenticeship program.
• Perform other related work as assigned.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
• Beneficial education and/or work-related experience includes technical or professional experience in business, personnel or public administration or closely related area, including military service.
• This position must be filled by a veteran who was discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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