The Workforce Development Specialist- Indianapolis

voaohincareers; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

403b with company match

Job summary

Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to build and sustain relationships that help veterans in the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program find and keep employment in Indiana.

You will work directly with veterans, coordinate transportation as needed, and engage with communities through events to drive placements and long‑term career growth, with a benefits package including health, dental, vision, and a 403b with company match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred in social services or related field.
• Experience in human services or related field is expected.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, develops, and maintains healthy business relationships to support veterans in HVRP.
• Works directly with veterans to promote job retention and overcome barriers to employment.
• Coordinates transportation when necessary.
• Leads outreach through community events and collaborations.
• Maintains clear and effective communication to achieve program outcomes and placements.

Skills

Word processing

Case documentation

Electronic client tracking software

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

Job description

Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana seeks energetic, self-motivated, dynamic professionals to join its expanding team. VOAOHIN is dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. As an organization stretching across Ohio and Indiana we have over 1000 committed and compassionate employees working in multiple impact areas.

The Workforce Development Specialist initiates, develops, and maintains healthy business relationships to ensure successful employment for veterans enrolled in the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP). The specialist works directly with veterans in achieving job retention by helping them overcome barriers to successful employment and coordinates transportation when necessary. This position involves active outreach through community events and collaborations with clear and effective communication being essential to achieving program outcomes and result in successful placements and long term career growth for veterans.

We offer a generous benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and a 403b with company match. Our work touches the mind, body, heart - and ultimately the spirit - of those we serve, integrating our deep compassion with highly effective programs and services.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and experience in human services or related field. Bachelors degree in social services or related field preferred. Applicants must be proficient in word processing and case documentation, with the ability to accurately track data using electronic client tracking software. The applicant must have avaliddriver's license.