Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist, L&I

Reference #: 4669552 THE POSITION Are you a veteran who is passionate about enriching the lives of your fellow Pennsylvanian servicemen and women? The Department of Labor & Industry is looking for an individual with excellent communication skills and an interest in learning applicable workforce development laws and policies. This position gives you the opportunity to provide employment and training services to eligible veterans and eligible spouses who meet the statutorily specified definitions of an individual with a significant barrier to employment or are members of a veteran population. Bring your ambition and dedication to our team! DESCRIPTION OF WORK An employee in this job provides employment services to assist veterans and spouses to meet their employment needs. Work involves performing comprehensive assessments, planning and conducting in-depth group and individual career counseling, as well as developing and implementing individualized employment plans. You will utilize your coaching strategies to help veterans develop and reach their career objectives and refer them to community resources that may help address significant barriers to employment. This position gives you the opportunity to collaborate with community organizations, local service providers, and other public and private entities to provide employment services. Additional responsibilities may include: Providing veterans with comprehensive assessment of education, skills, and abilities Identifying employment barriers and appropriate employment goals Training veterans in communication, interviewing, professional conduct, and personal maintenance skills Corresponding with veterans to discuss programs and services, job matches, and/or to refer them to postings for which they are qualified Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Lycoming County. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. Note: This is a regional position that covers 2 counties (Lycoming and Clinton), one comprehensive PA CareerLink office and one affiliate site.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of technical or paraprofessional employment services or veterans' employer outreach work, and a bachelor's degree; or One year of experience interviewing the public to collect and identify customer needs, evaluating eligibility for programs, and researching data to make decisions, and a bachelor's degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Special Requirements: All positions must be filled by a veteran with preference in such appointments given to qualified disabled veterans as defined by Title 38, USC Chap. 41, Section 4101 (3). Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed expe ience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected]. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.