Veteran Programs & Outreach Coordinator

State-of-Missour; Lebanon (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a dedicated professional to support veterans’ employment, training and placement services. The role focuses on outreach to employers, case management for veterans facing barriers, and providing vocational guidance to help with career adjustments and opportunities.

Expect periodic travel for outreach events and trainings, with a requirement to be veteran-status eligible. A comprehensive state benefits package accompanies the position and supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Beneficial education and/or work-related experience includes technical or professional experience in business, personnel or public administration or closely related area, including military service.
• This position must be filled by a veteran who was discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.

Responsibilities

• Proactively coordinate with partners to provide comprehensive services to employers and facilitate employment, training and placement services for veterans.
• Provide case management and individualized services to veterans who have barriers to employment.
• Provide vocational guidance to eligible veterans with respect to selection of and changes in vocations and vocational adjustment.
• Conduct outreach activities to local veterans and community organizations, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other State Agencies such as Missouri Veteran’s Commission, Vocational Rehabilitation and other institutions that serve veterans (on-site visits required throughout the area of responsibility).
• Consult and coordinate with other appropriate representatives of Federal, State, and local programs for the purpose of developing maximum linkages to promote employment opportunities and assistance for veterans with barriers to employment.

Skills

Veterans outreach

Case management

Vocational guidance

Employer relations

Education

Public administration experience

Job description

State of Missouri is seeking a dedicated professional to support veterans’ employment, training and placement services. The role focuses on outreach to employers, case management for veterans facing barriers, and providing vocational guidance to help with career adjustments and opportunities.

Expect periodic travel for outreach events and trainings, with a requirement to be veteran-status eligible. A comprehensive state benefits package accompanies the position and supports work-life balance.