Veterans Career Development Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration (Department of Veterans Affairs) seeks a Vocational Development Specialist in Tucson to help homeless or at-risk Veterans secure competitive employment. The role involves assessing needs, coordinating services, and supporting veterans toward sustainable job outcomes.

Key duties include interviews, offering options, resume prep, vocational counseling, employer negotiations, and aiding with applications and interview logistics.

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application; education from accredited institutions may be used to qualify for federal employment.
• Foreign education must be accompanied by a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency for credit.
• Education verification requirements are outlined by the agency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews to determine intervention level needed to assist the Veteran in obtaining employment.
• Provide a range of service options to meet immediate and long-term employment needs.
• Offer direct and indirect services: access to job listings, resume preparation, vocational counseling, employer negotiations for accommodations, and help with applications.

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration (Department of Veterans Affairs) seeks a Vocational Development Specialist in Tucson to help homeless or at-risk Veterans secure competitive employment. The role involves assessing needs, coordinating services, and supporting veterans toward sustainable job outcomes.

Key duties include interviews, offering options, resume prep, vocational counseling, employer negotiations, and aiding with applications and interview logistics.