Veteran Employment Specialist: Case Management & Training

Theuniversityunion; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacations

Sick leave

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Theuniversityunion in Mobile, AL is seeking an Employment Specialist to support veterans experiencing homelessness under the Jobs for Vets Gulf Coast HVRP program. The role provides case management, job-driven training, and employment services to help participants overcome barriers to employment and connect with employers in high-demand industries.

You will assess needs, develop Individualized Employment Plans, and coordinate with employers for on-the-job training, apprenticeships, and job

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, Human Services, Public Health, or a related field preferred.
• At least two years of experience working with homeless or at-risk individuals.
• Experience with HVRP or similar employment programs preferred.
• Veteran status encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes and comprehensive needs assessments to determine participants' abilities, interests, needs, and barriers to employment.
• Develop Individualized Employment Plans (IEPs) with each participant, including career goals, necessary training and services, and clear action steps.
• Provide soft-skills employment training, including resume development, interview preparation, workplace communication, and digital and financial literacy.
• Establish and maintain relationships with employers to support job placement, on-the-job training, apprenticeships, and job shadowing opportunities.
• Provide individualized supportive services to participants, including referrals to housing, health care, and other community resources.
• Provide ongoing employment adjustment and retention services during participants' first months of employment, including regular check-ins to address workplace challenges.
• Track participants who have completed the program and collect follow-up data for up to 12 months after exit, in coordination with the VOPAR case management system.
• Document all services in a timely, complete, and clinically appropriate manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the program manager or executive team.

Skills

Case management

Employer engagement

Training delivery

Veteran services

Interviews & assessments

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, Human Services, Public Health, or a related field

Tools

VOPAR

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Theuniversityunion in Mobile, AL is seeking an Employment Specialist to support veterans experiencing homelessness under the Jobs for Vets Gulf Coast HVRP program. The role provides case management, job-driven training, and employment services to help participants overcome barriers to employment and connect with employers in high-demand industries.

You will assess needs, develop Individualized Employment Plans, and coordinate with employers for on-the-job training, apprenticeships, and job