Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist (Roanoke) #01420

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist in Roanoke to support veterans and eligible persons in overcoming barriers to employment and achieving suitable placements.

The position is designated as a mobile worker role requiring travel across the Commonwealth, with potential overnight or extended trips as dictated by business needs. Strong counseling, interviewing, and relationship-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of career counseling, interviewing, and job placement principles and techniques.
• Demonstrated customer service, case management, and computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally and to prepare reports and training materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterans and eligible persons to overcome barriers to employment and obtain suitable employment.
• Provide individualized career services and conduct interviews and trainings.
• Network with community providers and meet clients at One-Stop facilities across the Commonwealth.

Skills

Career counseling

Interviewing

Job placement

Customer service

Case management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist (Roanoke) #01420

State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $45,739 - $54,188

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Location:ROANOKE

Agency Website:https://www.virginiaworks.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist assists unemployed and employed disabled veterans, special disabled veterans and other eligible persons (e.g., spouses) who seek agency services to overcome significant barriers to employment (SBE) as defined in the most current Veteran Program Letter (VPL) issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) and obtain suitable employment; provides individualized career services to veterans identified with SBEs; addresses employment needs and facilitate placement into a suitable position; makes personal visits to meet with clients and employers; conducts interviews and offers an array of services; and networks and develops relationships with community providers to locate and assist veterans who would otherwise not be able to access a One-Stop facility (e.g., those in homeless shelters, state hospitals, Veterans’ Centers, half‑way houses, and/or other community‑based facilities).
This position is designated as a mobile worker role and involves travel across the Commonwealth to deliver services to workforce centers. Overnight or extended travel may be required based on the business need.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of career counseling, interviewing, and job placement principles and techniques, community resources, counseling services, social programs and veteran issues and services. Demonstrated customer service, case management, and computer skills (Microsoft Office or comparable software programs). Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing (e.g., conducting interviews and training, exchanging information with clients and partner staff, and preparing reports and training materials); assessing and matching client skills to open positions; working with clients in crisis to discover needs and enhance employable skills; motivate clients to achieve established goals and objectives; work independently; remain objective, non‑judgmental and focused; meet deadlines; prepare and manage file documentation; and apply agency program standards and procedures.

Additional Considerations

Experience working with agency programs; veteran’s affairs and services; and/or federal or state employment and training programs.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Equal Opportunity and Background Checks

The Department of Workforce Development and Advancement is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

NOTICE: DWDA will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

Virginia Works (Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement) is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Language assistance services are available and free of charge. TTY/Virginia Relay 711

Note:
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.