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State of Missouri · 2 days ago

Benefit Program Associate - DVOP

Independence, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The State of Missouri is committed to empowering every Missourian with the skills and education needed for success. The Benefit Program Associate will provide case management and services to veterans and their spouses, conducting outreach and developing programs to assist those facing significant barriers to employment.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide case management and intensive services to veterans and eligible spouses who have significant barriers to employment and to TSM’s interested in and participating in the Career Skills Program

Conduct regional outreach activities to locate veterans through contacts with local veterans’ 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 significant barriers to employment. Communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with federal CSP coordinators

Develop outreach programs in cooperation with appropriate Department of Veterans Affairs personnel engaged in providing counseling or rehabilitation services, with educational institutions, and with employers in order to maximize assistance to disabled veterans who have completed or are participating in a vocational rehabilitation program. (On site visits required throughout the area of responsibility)

Provide vocational guidance or vocational counseling services, or both, to veterans, eligible spouses, and TSM’s with respect to selection of and changes in vocations and vocational adjustment

Assure veterans, eligible spouses, and TSM’s are aware of other programs for veterans, such as those available 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 programs

Work closely with other staff as part of case management team

Provide veteran-related resources to Job Center staff

Document all services and activities in electronic case management system (MoJobs) as required by program guidelines

Complete apprenticeship program

Perform other related work as assigned

Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance

Qualification

Case managementVocational guidanceOutreach programsVeteran servicesPublic administrationMilitary serviceCollaborationCommunicationDocumentation

Required

Must have a valid Missouri Driver's license

Provide case management and intensive services to veterans and eligible spouses who have significant barriers to employment and to TSM's interested in and participating in the Career Skills Program

Conduct regional outreach activities to locate veterans through contacts with local veterans' organizations, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other State Agencies such as Missouri Veteran's Commission, Vocational Rehabilitation and other institutions that serve veterans

Provide vocational guidance or vocational counseling services, or both, to veterans, eligible spouses, and TSM's with respect to selection of and changes in vocations and vocational adjustment

Assure veterans, eligible spouses, and TSM's are aware of other programs for veterans, such as those available through Missouri's Department of Education