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State of Missouri · 21 hours ago

Benefit Program Associate - Veteran Benefit Specialist - CODL/WP

Kirksville, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The State of Missouri is committed to empowering Missourians with the skills and education needed for success. The Benefit Program Associate - Veteran Benefit Specialist will coordinate services for veterans, providing case management and facilitating employment, training, and placement services while conducting outreach to community organizations and employers.

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No H1B

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

Ensure veterans are aware of other available programs, such as those through Missouri’s Department of Education

Work with partners to maximize opportunities for veterans and ensure veterans are given priority access to Department of Labor funded programs

Maintain regular contact with regional community leaders, employers, labor unions, training programs, and other employer organizations for the purpose of keeping them advised of eligible veterans and persons available for employment and training (on-site visits required throughout the area of responsibility)

Encourage employers and labor unions to employ eligible veterans and eligible persons and conduct job development, on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs for veterans ( on-site visits required throughout the area of responsibility)

Complete and submit all required reports, including ‘Veterans Quarterly Report to the Manager,’ in accordance with established timelines

Provide workshops and training to employers and Job Center staff

Document all services and activities in the Office of Workforce Development’s case management system

Enter employer job orders in case management system

Spend a maximum of 50% of work time providing services to individuals who are not eligible for CODL services. These services include, but are not limited to: Job search assistance, Interest and aptitude testing, Resume preparation assistance, Facilitating job preparation workshop

Provide Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA) and other services to Unemployment Insurance claimants

Complete registered apprenticeship program

Perform other related work as assigned

Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance

Qualification

Veteran services knowledgeCase managementVocational guidanceOutreach coordinationJob developmentReport writingCollaborationCommunication skills

Required

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

Must have a valid Missouri Driver's license