Employment & Career Development Division
(1) Full-time position
| Salary: | Salary range 44 ($35,040 - $45,828 annually DOQ) |
| Recruitment number: | J2609WSS31102DSA |
| Location: | Auburn, Wash. |
| Opening date: | October 27, 2009 |
| Closing date: | November 4, 2009 by 5 p.m. |
The opportunity
WorkSource Auburn is seeking a Disabled Veteran’s Outreach Program Specialist (DVOP) to coordinate the referral process and services provided to veterans who have successfully completed Veterans Administration (VA) vocational rehabilitation training. They will work with VA Case Managers to assess veterans’ job readiness upon entry to vocational services. As veterans complete rehabilitation training they assign those veterans’ local offices for services by Local Veteran's Employment Representative (LVER)/DVOP staff as appropriate and monitor service progress through the exit of services.
Major duties
- Collaborate with Veterans Administration (VA) program staff to determine the job readiness of veterans applying for VA vocational rehabilitation programs, their ability to seek and obtain employment, identify possible job goals, and those services needed to reach those goals.
- Provide local labor market information and discussion of the veteran’s abilities and limitations so that they can make informed decisions about choosing and pursuing a particular employment goal.
- Coordinate referrals to local LVER/DVOP staff for veterans who have completed vocational training or services at local WorkSource offices.
- Receive and review monthly update reports on VR&E clients from local DVOP/LVER staff for accuracy, timeliness and appropriateness of services provided.
- Work with DVOP/LVER staff and VA case managers to modify or adjust service plans as needed to meet the needs of the individual veteran.
- Prepare and provide reports as needed that may include narrative summaries and numerical data, for ESD, VA, and DOL/VETS detailing VR&E program performance data, timeliness of services, assignment of new cases and program exits, and success stories.
- Prepare and submit a quarterly Chapter 31 Tracking Report to VA, ESD, and DOL/VETS.
Required qualifications
One year as a WorkSource Specialist 2 or equivalent class within the Employment Security Department, or in another state’s employment security agency.
or
A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in social or human resource services, public relations, or public contact work, such as: unemployment insurance, social services, human resource services, education, public relations, benefits programs, insurance claims, law enforcement, banking, and real estate.
or
A master's degree.
Additional experience in social or human resource services, public relations, or public contact work will substitute, year for year, for education, but not for the two years of professional experience.
College course work will substitute, year for year, for the required years of experience specified above. Qualifying volunteer experience in the above defined areas of work is acceptable.
This position is part of the Jobs for Veterans Act. Jobs for the Veterans Act requires a hiring preference as outlined in DOL/VETS Veteran Program Letter (VPL) 07-05 section VI, which states:
“To the maximum extent practical, State Workforce Agencies must consider the following priorities when filling DVOP specialist and LVER staff vacancies:
First Priority: Qualified service-connected disabled veterans;
Second Priority: Qualified eligible veterans;
Third Priority: Qualified eligible persons as defined by Title 38, Section 4101(5).”
To qualify for this position, you must provide proof that you meet the selective criteria listed under requirements. If you are a service connected disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 and a copy of the letter from the Veteran’s Administration which indicates your disability rating. If you are a veteran only, you must submit a copy of your DD-214. If you are an eligible person in accordance with Chapter 41, Title 38, U.S.C., you must submit a copy of documentation that substantiates this eligibility. Your name cannot be referred for any vacancy until this proof has been received. You must submit this proof with your application form as indicated on this announcement.
Desired qualifications
- Experience providing outreach and/or job development services (Preferred – 2 years
- Experience evaluating job readiness of clients by conducting individual assessment and evaluation of individual’s employment and training needs (Preferred – 2 years)
- Experience with interviewing techniques and principles (Preferred – 2 years)
- Experience conducting intensive job search workshops and related support group activities (Preferred – 2 years)
- Experience conducting group and individual employment and/or job training counseling (Preferred – 2 years)
- Experience monitoring and recording data into multiple management information systems (Preferred – 2 years)
- Demonstrated basic understanding and working knowledge of job matching, referral and placement, job readiness, assessment techniques, labor market, community resources, and job search techniques (Preferred – 2 years)
Why we work here
Employment Security employees:
- Make a difference in the lives of people looking for work.
- Receive affordable, quality healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision options.
- Get a generous, paid time-off package.
- Enjoy an employer-funded retirement plan.
- Can sign up for a deferred-compensation program, flexible-spending accounts and tuition reimbursement.
- Work in a challenging and fun environment with creative, talented, and diverse individuals.
How to apply
Your application materials must be received no later than 5 p.m. on November 4, 2009, to be considered for this position.
Complete and submit:
1) To download an ESD application, click the link below.
ESD Application
2) Letter of interest describing how you meet the qualifications for this opportunity
3)
If you are a veteran only, you must submit a copy of your DD-214.
If you are a service connected disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 and a copy of the letter from the Veteran’s Administration which indicates your disability rating.
If you are an eligible person in accordance with Chapter 41, Title 38, U.S.C., you must submit a copy of documentation that substantiates this eligibility.
These additional documents can be submitted in any electronic format.
Send your complete applicant package via e-mail to HRrecruiting@esd.wa.gov. Please reference the recruitment number in your email subject line.
To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete applicant package and follow the application instructions. Incomplete applicant packages will not be considered.
- Application materials must be in Word format (no PDF or scanned files).
- A signature is not required on the application form.
- Please do not password-protect the application form.
- Only electronically submitted materials are accepted.
The application package will be evaluated on quality and completeness as part of the screening/evaluation process. Should you have any questions regarding the application process please check the Frequently Asked Questions - Jobs at Employment Security page.
Agency profile
Employment Security Department (ESD) is one of the largest executive agencies in Washington State government.
The mission of Employment Security Department is to help Washington's workers and employers succeed in the global
economy by delivering superior employment services, timely unemployment benefits, and a fair and stable unemployment
insurance system.
Employment & Career Development Division profile
WorkSource sites statewide and the Web site provide no-fee job-listing and referral services to match employers and job seekers. Special programs and services are available for employers, welfare recipients, veterans, farm workers, persons of disability, unemployment insurance claimants, youth and others. We are here to help workers find employment that leads to long-term career growth.
Other information
As a condition of employment, the successful candidate accepting this position must comply with the Union Security clause contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees.
Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or needing this job announcement in an alternate format should provide contact information via e-mail, or via telecommunications device for the deaf at 800-676-3777.
