Lead Employment Specialist — Veterans Reintegration

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SPEC; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc. (VRSI) seeks a Lead Employment Specialist for the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP).

The role oversees daily service delivery, supervises office staff, and ensures compliance with DOL VETS grant requirements while building relationships with local employers. You will conduct case management, provide training on resume writing and interview skills, and coordinate with community partners to connect homeless veterans with meaningful

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, counseling, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of veterans’ skills, barriers, and readiness for employment.
• Develop individualized employment plans with goals, steps, and timelines.
• Supervise staff, manage schedules, and ensure grant and policy compliance.
• Coordinate with partners and represent VRSI at events to connect veterans with opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Diversity & inclusion

Motivational interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, counseling, or related field

Tools

Job search platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc. (VRSI) seeks a Lead Employment Specialist for the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP).

The role oversees daily service delivery, supervises office staff, and ensures compliance with DOL VETS grant requirements while building relationships with local employers. You will conduct case management, provide training on resume writing and interview skills, and coordinate with community partners to connect homeless veterans with meaningful