Veteran Employment Consultant-OKC

Voaok; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $500

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation & holidays

Short Term Disability

403-B Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Federal student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Volunteers of America Oklahoma is seeking a Veterans Employment Consultant to deliver intensive employment and supportive services to veterans in the Oklahoma City area. The role focuses on helping formerly homeless veterans reintegrate into meaningful work and connect them with effective service delivery partners.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in social services, a bachelor’s degree in human services, and the ability to engage diverse populations while navigating complex challenges faced by

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in social services or related field.
• Experience in behavioral health case management preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterans Liaison in partnering with local employers and advocate for veteran hiring preferences.
• Research and refer opportunities within community institutions to expand employment opportunities.
• Identify and refer institutions suitable to the client’s goals and IEP requirements.
• Conduct weekly outreach with veteran service organizations, employers, and educational institutions to enroll veterans into the program.
• Assess clients, determine job readiness, and identify employment-related strengths and barriers.
• Travel up to 30% within a 7-county area.

Skills

Social Services

Outreach

Client Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: OKC Location - Oklahoma City, OK 73116, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: Some Travel, Job Shift: Day

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

We are currently seeking a Veteran Employment Consultant to join our team in the Oklahoma City, OK area! Volunteers of America is one of the nation’s largest comprehensive human services organizations with 16,000 mission-driven professionals, dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential.

Our Veterans Employment Services team partners with veterans to obtain long-term and meaningful employment and is tailored to meet the unique needs of veterans who are unemployed or under employed. The program assists veterans to apply skills and traits attained in military service to new civilian employment opportunities.

What You Will Do

As the Veterans Employment Consultant, you will deliver intensive, individualized employment and supportive services to homeless veterans through empowerment, client centered techniques, and employment assistance in order to return to self-sufficiency. The Veterans Employment Consultant delivers employment navigation and client-centered techniques to reintegrate homeless veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force and connect the veteran to effective service delivery agencies that will address the complex problems facing homeless veterans.

What’s In It For You!

• $500 Sign-On Bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation, Sick Leave, 8 Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability
• 403-B Retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ask about qualifying for FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS

Qualifications: Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Veterans Business Liaison in partnering with local employers in identifying employment opportunities for veterans and advocate for veteran preference to be incorporated into their hiring practices.
• Research and refer opportunities within institutions in the community that are suitable to the goals and work certification needs of clients in order to expand employment opportunities.
• Identify and refer institutions/agencies in the community that are suitable to the client’sIEP goals.
• Conduct weekly outreach with community partners, veteran service organizations, employers, and educational institutions to find, assess, and enroll veterans into the program.
• Conduct client assessments, determine job readiness, and identify employment-related strengths and barriers.
• Attend outreach and Veteran-Centered seminars, workshops, and outside programs.
• Travel up to 30% within a 7-county area.

What You Will Bring:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in social services or related field, BehavioralHealth Case Management experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services related field or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by the Directorof Veterans services and the Director of Human Resources.
• Ability to self-motivate, work with diverse populations and establish collaborative relationships with community and organizational stakeholders.
• Must be able to work with individuals in crises and possess a thorough understanding of best practices in serving veterans in need.
• Military veteran experienced in working with people with addiction and/or mental health disorders preferred.
• Have reliable transportation, a valid Driver’s License & proof of current liability automobile insurance (your name must be on the policy).

Volunteers of America Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities employer.