Vocational Development Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 99,000

Full time

3 days ago

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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

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Administration Supported Housing (HUD-VASH) Vocational Development Specialist carries out all duties related to obtaining and maintaining competitive employment for homeless or at-risk of homelessness Veterans who are referred by a homeless program provider or self-present for employment services.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties include: Conducts interviews to determine the nature and level of intervention that may be required to assist the Veteran in obtaining employment. Provides the Veteran with a range of service options that will meet both his/her immediate and long-term employment needs.

Provides both direct and indirect services including but not limited to: access to job listings; resume preparation; vocational counseling; negotiations with employers for reasonable accommodations; assistance with completion and submission of job applications; coordination of and transportation to job interviews; interview skills training; job development and job placement.

Collaborates with Veterans to determine the level and types of services needed, where the end result is competitive employment, employment maintenance or improved job status. Focuses services on employment rather than therapeutic work. Assists Veterans in obtaining a referral to the nearest Compensated Work Therapy Program (CWT).

Works closely with the Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA) to determine the Veteran's eligibility for Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E) services. Documents all vocational interventions, goals, objectives and outcomes through the writing of an individualized employment plan and actively participates in the implementation of this employment plan.

Attends and participates in treatment team meetings, contributes actively to the strategies and support plans for all clients served by the team, and communicates strategies developed for job acquisition and retention to the treatment team. Collaborates with existing community partners and employers and demonstrates unique expertise in the ability to forge new relationships with such entities. Receives and records information from employers regarding employment opportunities.

Participates in job fairs and may take a leadership role in coordinating employment fairs and similar events for homeless Veterans. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Vocational Development Specialist/PD00895A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $76095 – $98928/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.