Workforce Specialist - Homeless Veterans GF (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Title: Workforce Specialist - Homeless Veterans GF (Hybrid Work Schedule) Job Number: 647 Salary: $26.58-$39.88 Department/Office: Community Resources Division: ADWorks Location: 6974 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO, 80112 Job Type :Hourly Full-Time Posting Date: 06/11/2026 Closing Date: 06/25/2026 The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home. NOTE: This is a grant-funded position; therefore, the role and job duties are subject to grant funding availability and grant guidelines. As a grant-funded position, this job is eligible for benefits, however, it is ineligible for participation in the county pension plan401(a). Arapahoe/Douglas Works is a grant-funded organization that has been successfully operating for over 30 years. All positions are subject to grant funding availability. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB: The Homeless Veterans Workforce Specialist is responsible for engaging and enrolling homeless or at‑risk of becoming homeless veterans in Arapahoe and Douglas County into the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP). This position will conduct outreach to homeless veterans, or organizations who support homeless individuals and/or veterans, and provide quality services to those individuals to help them reintegrate into the workforce. DUTIES: Manage and maintain customer caseload for the HVRP grant, and to co‑enroll the individuals in other grants operated by ADW. Complete any required data entry and report as necessary for the HVRP grant and other grants the participants are co‑enrolled in. Develop, create and facilitate program orientation and enrollment. Provide one‑on‑one assessments to assess for barriers to employment. Provision job coaching as it pertains to work history, education and interest, as well as job search navigation and counseling on labor market information. Regularly meets with customers to track and follow‑up on progress. Maintains knowledge of all applicable Federal, State, and agency rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines. Ensures all services and activities are in compliance with all associated policies, regulations, and processes. REQUIREMENTS: Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Initiative – must accurately identify internal and external customer needs. Maintains high level of productivity and self‑direction. Must be willing to be pro‑active with outreach and engagement. Knowledge/Technical Skills – must have adequate keyboarding, spelling/grammar and intermediate computer literacy. Will develop proficiency in use of office and program specific software. Must be proficient in laws, regulations and policies governing program(s). Must have working knowledge of career assessments, guidance and job search methods. Planning and Organizing – must have proficient calendaring, time management and prioritization skills. Communication – Demonstrate effective oral and written communication. Must be able to respond within one‑business day to all voice mails and e‑mails received. Judgement/Decision Making – Must make decisions congruent with program and agency goals, laws, regulations, policies and guidelines. Interpersonal Communication – Communicates with all internal and external customers with professionalism, accountability, and integrity. Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG): Accountability Accessibility Inclusivity Integrity Education and Experience: Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience totaling 5 years will be considered, such as HS diploma + 5 years’ experience, Associates + 3 years, or Bachelors + 1 year. Relevant experience includes working in workforce development, working with customers with barriers to employment in counseling, training, vocational education, rehabilitation, teaching or related setting. Pre‑Employment Additional Requirements: Must successfully pass pre‑employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business need. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. Spends 50% of the time sitting and 50% of the time either standing or walking. Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs. Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 25 lbs. Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties. Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions. Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment. Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work‑related equipment. Definitions: Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time. Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time. Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time. Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job‑related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities. In accordance with Senate Bill 23‑058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party. #J-18808-Ljbffr