Benefit Program Associate - Veteran Benefit Specialist - DVOP

State-of-Missour; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri seeks a dedicated professional to support veterans and their families by providing case management, outreach, and vocational guidance across Missouri. Travel within service counties is required, with initial out-of-state training covered by the department.

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, an annual salary increase is provided. Join a department focused on collaboration, accountability, and work-life balance, and contribute to empowering Missourians through employment

Qualifications

• Provide case management and intensive services to veterans and eligible spouses.
• Coordinate outreach with local veterans' organizations and state agencies.
• Develop outreach programs to maximize employment opportunities for veterans.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional outreach to locate veterans and partners across counties.
• Collaborate with Federal and State programs to link veterans to opportunities.
• Deliver counseling or vocational guidance to veterans and eligible spouses.
• Document services in MoJobs and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Outreach coordination

Case management

Veterans services

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Tools

MoJobs

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

1. Employee is required to travel and attend a one-time, week-long, out-of-state veteran specific training within the first 12 months of employment. The Department will arrange and cover applicable travel/lodging expenses.

1. On a weekly basis, up to 50% of work time the employee shall travel within the assigned service counties to conduct outreach to labor unions, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and veterans’ organizations. 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.

• Provide case management and intensive services to veterans and eligible spouses who have significant barriers to employment and to TSM’s interested in and participating in the Career Skills Program.
• Conduct regional outreach activities to locate veterans through contacts with local veterans’ 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. Communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with federal CSP coordinators.
• 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 maximize assistance to disabled veterans who have completed or are participating in a vocational rehabilitation program. (On site visits required throughout the area of responsibility)
• Provide vocational guidance or vocational counseling services, or both, to veterans, eligible spouses, and TSM’s with respect to selection of and changes in vocations and vocational adjustment.
• Assure veterans, eligible spouses, and TSM’s are aware of other programs for veterans, such as those available 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.
• Work closely with other staff as part of case management team.
• Provide veteran-related resources to Job Center staff.
• Document all services and activities in electronic case management system (MoJobs) as required by program guidelines.
• 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.

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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