Reemployment Coordinator Veterans' Representative

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Hiring Agency:

Labor - Agency 23

Location:

Norfolk NE

Hiring Rate:

$22.140

Job Posting:

JR2026- Reemployment Coordinator - Veterans Representative (Open)

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Job Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will make a difference in the lives of individuals and businesses in your community If you said yes we want you to join the Nebraska Department of Labor in connecting individuals to employment success.

We are looking for an individual who is a veteran of military service to serve as a Reemployment Coordinator - Consolidated Position. Consolidated Position (CP) staff serve in a dual role as a Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) specialist and a Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and help create opportunities for individuals by promoting the hiring of veterans to Nebraska employers. We are looking for an individual who has a strong desire to help others is detail-oriented and enjoys daily challenges and variety.

Applicants must be a veteran of military service and need to submit the DD214 form and other necessary paperwork to the application.

Heres what we have to offer!

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations

Examples of Work

The primary purpose and function of the Consolidated Position staff (CP) is to assist the needs of Veterans and eligible persons with barriers to employment as well as other additional populations authorized by the Secretary. The emphasis is on assisting veterans who are economically or educationally disadvantaged who require individualized career services to obtain and retain employment that supports their self-sufficiency and who can reasonably be expected to benefit from improved employability because of the receipt of individualized career services. Applicants must be a veteran of military service.

• Perform case management of clients.

• Research and recommend clients for intensive and various training services including Re-Employment Services Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Rapid Response Veterans and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) which requires in-depth case management and vocational guidance.

• Screen applicants for eligibility for partner programs and utilize vocational guidance tools to assist applicants with core intensive services; work closely with partners in coordinating services of mutual clients.

• Perform job search/matching activities for employers and applicants including registration job referrals and job development.

• Administer assessment instruments (tests surveys etc.) and other planning tools; interpret results and counsel clients.

• Utilize various means of technology to provide needed data.

• Conduct presentations and perform outreach activities through membership on various advisory boards committees and community organizations.

• Perform data entry and retrieval activities for various programs as necessary.

Location: 105 E Norfolk Ave Norfolk NE (On-Site)
Work Schedule: 8am-5pm; Monday - Friday

Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework or training in social/behavioral sciences counseling business public administration education marketing or a related field; or experience in client development and case management including interviewing research and direct customer service.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in human resources behavioral science business administration communication education or marketing. Bilingual Spanish/English language skills desiredbut not required.

Other: MUST BE A VETERAN OF MILITARY SERVICE (per 38 U.S.C. 4103A and 4104 federal requirements). Preference will be given in this order: 1) Qualified service-connected disabled Veteran; 2) Qualified eligible veteran. To verify veteran status the DD214 and other necessary paperwork needs to be submitted with the application. Must have a valid drivers license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: Veteran-specific services and benefits available through the Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) and other workforce development programs including WIOA VETS or DOL grants; equal opportunity laws; vocational counseling or career guidance; employment trends and labor market information; case management interviewing procedures and techniques; developing and designing training programs; typical office computer systems; Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Access Word Excel and PowerPoint) SharePoint Google Docs; NEworks or similar case management systems.

Skilled in: Public speaking or communicating with an audience; relationship-building skills; presenting information clearly using various media strong case and time management skills.

Ability to: Plan and organize work; communicate to disseminate information to a diverse group of people; promote/market/present services to groups of individuals; follow instructions; interact with clients employers and the public; administer tests and measurements; conduct evaluations; create presentations; manage multiple programs; manage and document detailed case notes; learn and apply agency rules policies and procedures; maintain appropriate professional working relationships with the public coworkers and management; maintain regular and reliable attendance.

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Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.

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