Veteran Mentor & Careers Coach

Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard is seeking a Veteran Services Specialist to coordinate and support its mentorship program in collaboration with Allegheny County Veterans Court. The role focuses on justice-involved veterans, recruiting and training mentors, and facilitating mentor-mentee relationships while connecting participants to employment services.

The specialist will conduct career counseling, resume development, job readiness and placement, building relationships with employers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Human Services, Social Work, Business, or related field.
• Experience in mentorship, peer support, case management, workforce development, or work with veterans or justice-involved populations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support mentorship program and employment services for veterans.
• Recruit, screen, onboard veteran mentors and match with mentees.
• Provide individualized employment services including career counseling and resume development.
• Develop relationships with local employers and community partners.
• Maintain documentation of participant interactions and outcomes.

Skills

Mentorship programs

Volunteer coordination

Career counseling

Communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

BestNotes or similar CRM

Job description

Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard is seeking a Veteran Services Specialist to coordinate and support its mentorship program in collaboration with Allegheny County Veterans Court. The role focuses on justice-involved veterans, recruiting and training mentors, and facilitating mentor-mentee relationships while connecting participants to employment services.

The specialist will conduct career counseling, resume development, job readiness and placement, building relationships with employers and