Veteran Career Planner - Hybrid Role, Make a Difference

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

State of Iowa, Iowa Workforce Development, seeks a Veteran Career Planner to join the Des Moines team. You will assess veterans’ skills, identify career goals, and deliver individualized career services within an integrated office setting.

Hybrid telework available after six months, with a full-time schedule (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM) at the Des Moines location, 200 Army Post Rd. You will coordinate with veterans, provide job development, and maintain case notes to support JVSG/NSG program goals.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field.
• Four years of full-time work experience in career services, teaching or training to improve skills, job coaching, providing human services to individuals in need, sales, customer service, call center operations, or human-resources-related services involving interviewing, reviewing job applications, conducting employment-related assessments, or job placement.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with veterans and assess their skills and background.
• Identify career goals and objectives and develop individual employment plans.
• Provide and document individualized career services as part of an integrated office team.
• Conduct ongoing follow-up, job development, and meaningful activities to enhance employability.
• Maintain weekly contact with service-managed veterans to monitor progress.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

State of Iowa, Iowa Workforce Development, seeks a Veteran Career Planner to join the Des Moines team. You will assess veterans’ skills, identify career goals, and deliver individualized career services within an integrated office setting.

Hybrid telework available after six months, with a full-time schedule (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM) at the Des Moines location, 200 Army Post Rd. You will coordinate with veterans, provide job development, and maintain case notes to support JVSG/NSG program goals.