USAJOBS · 6 months ago
Vocational Development Specialist (Healthcare for Homeless Veterans)
Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$61K/yr - $96K/yrUSAJOBS is seeking a Vocational Development Specialist for the Healthcare for Homeless Veterans program. The role involves connecting Veterans with suitable employment services and providing direct and indirect support to enhance their job readiness and placement.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The HCHV Community Employment Coordinator (HCHV CEC) provides both direct and indirect services including access to job listings; resume preparation; vocational counseling; negotiations with employers for reasonable accommodations; assistance with completion and submission of job applications; coordination of and transportation to job interviews; interview skills training; job development and job placement
The HCHV CEC will assist the Veteran in obtaining a referral the nearest Compensated Work Therapy Program (CWT). In some cases, based on the Veteran's preferences and needs, The HCHV CEC may make a referral to an alternative agency, e.g. Department of Labor (DOL) to assist the Veteran in finding employment and gain entry into vocational training programs
Works closely with VBA to determine the Veteran's eligibility for VR&E services
Documents all vocational interventions, goals, objectives and outcomes through the writing of an individualized employment plan and actively participates in the implementation of this employment plan. Attends and participates in treatment team meetings, contributes actively to the strategies and support plans for all clients served by the team, and communicates strategies developed for job acquisition and retention to the treatment team
Expected to collaborate with existing community partners and employers and to demonstrate unique expertise in the ability to forge new relationships with such entities
Provide guidance, training and oversight regarding employment options for Veterans receiving Homeless Services across the VAMC
Assist local staff in developing templates for concise, individualized Veteran-centered assessments to determine the needed intensity level of employment services and supports for homeless Veterans
Develop employment opportunities for homeless Veterans both directly through community-based job development and indirectly by leveraging the expertise of the employment collaborative
Ensure that competitive employment resources of varying levels of intensity are currently available for homeless and chronically homeless Veterans both at the medical center and in the community. This should include services targeting chronically homeless Veterans who may benefit from a more intensive individualized job development and placement model
Coordinate with homeless, CWT and community program managers on rapid access and placement strategies for Veterans that reduce barriers to employment and identify appropriate supports to sustain outcomes
Conduct bi-monthly conference calls with all the members (VA and non-VA) of the local employment collaborative serving Veterans and resolves access barriers to rapid job placement
Monitor performance and progress through review (at least quarterly) of cases referred to the members of the collaborative to ensure that Veterans are receiving services leading to competitive employment and appropriate follow-up supports
Provide feedback to the HCHV staff and VAMC leadership on system resources, strengths, accomplishments, challenges, and recommended corrective actions on a quarterly basis
Develop and maintain a database on referral and placement outcomes and provide feedback to the collaborative members as well as national homeless leadership
Document all vocational interventions, goals, objectives, and outcomes in the Veteran medical records. This also includes consultations with HCHV staff, job development on behalf of a Veteran, and activities performed on behalf of Veterans with outside agencies
Attend and participate in program team meetings, contribute actively to the employment strategies and support plans for all clients served by the team, and communicate strategies developed to the team
Establish respectful, effective relationships with Veterans and with the clinical and administrative staff from a range of institutions and agencies, including community employers
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
You may be required to serve a probationary/trial period
Subject to background/security investigation
A current, valid US driver's license is required
Must pass a pre-employment driver's evaluation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement
Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): An IOR is a basic requirement that must be met in order to qualify for the GS 1715 occupational series
Applicants must have one of the following: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - vocational rehabilitation, vocational or educational counseling, or other fields related to the position
Specialized Experience- Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Work that required obtaining and applying occupational information for people with disabilities, knowledge of the interrelationships of the involved professional and specialist services, and skill in employing the methodology and techniques of counseling to motivate and encourage individuals served by the program
For GS-09: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07
For GS-11: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications
Benefits
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
Founded in 1996
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