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Ohio Department of Job and Family Services · 8 hours ago

Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program Specialist (DVOP)

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$24.16/hr - $30.55/hr

0+ years exp

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is responsible for administering federal workforce programs and providing services to job seekers and employers. The Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program Specialist will conduct interviews with veterans, develop employment plans, manage caseloads, and collaborate with various organizations to assist veterans in overcoming employment barriers.

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Responsibilities

Conduct individual interviews to learn about veterans' interests and needs; articulate program services and activities; identify service options applicable to customer needs

Develop and propose employment or training goals, and link veterans to other programs for assistance. Develop individual employment service plans; guide customers to effectively use in employment and training programs and services

Manage caseload; provide case management; facilitate appropriate support services and/or make referrals; identify and evaluate barriers and explore solutions to assist in removing barriers; assist in obtaining needed documentation

Collaborate with the enrolled veteran, develop individual employment/career plans; guide customers to effectively use employment and training programs and services for veterans

Administer a variety of assessments and both informal and formal career tools; review and explain results; incorporate assessment results into employment plans in conjunction with relevant labor market information; prepare and present information to the veteran

Review information about veteran capabilities, employment barriers, and customer needs considering labor market to recommend the course of action (OhioMeansJobs job search, vocational education, intensive case management services, etc.)

Collaborate with the VA, other agencies, and civic organizations; Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs); homeless shelters; vocational rehabilitation and employment programs; family service centers; reserve and national guard units; veteran medical centers; and other sites/organizations to inform staff of services available to veterans through OhioMeansJobs, and to connect with veterans in need of services

Develop and maintain relationships with other service providers and employers to promote employment and training for disabled veterans; keep up to date with available external veteran resources