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Texas Workforce Commission · 9 hours ago

Veterans Services Representative (San Angelo)

San Angelo Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$4,453.14/mo - $4,703.14/mo

3+ years exp

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state, and they are seeking a Veterans Services Representative IV to assist veterans with employment services and benefits. This role involves outreach, case management, and establishing networks to support veterans transitioning to civilian life.

EducationGovernmentPersonal DevelopmentPublic RelationsService IndustryStaffing Agency

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide highly interactive peer-to-peer outreach and case management to returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan (including their dependents), Transitioning Service Members, and veterans that need assistance as they transition into civilian life. Develops a goal oriented and customized service plan with the clients

Establish a network of employers and supporting agencies such as local workforce center staff, business service units, employment service staff, Veteran County Service Officers, Veterans Administration, faith-based organizations, and community leaders to aid in assisting OIF/OEF/OND/OFS/OIR/CJTFHOA veterans, Transitioning Service Members, and other veterans with employment and supportive services

Provide quality and timely referrals to OIF/OEF/OND/OFS/OIR/CJTFHOA veterans, Transiting Service Members and other veterans to community resources including employers, governmental agencies, Texas Institutions of Higher Education, community, faith based and veterans service organizations

Maintain the TVLP database, Outlook calendar, and other daily, weekly, and monthly reports in accordance with confidentiality and security policies. Submit monthly travel reports and requests for reimbursement by deadline. Maintain personal CAPPS entries in a timely manner as directed

Comply with rules, regulations, and Texas Workforce Commission policies. Delivers positive results for all other programs, special veteran specific initiatives and projects assigned by the TVLP program director throughout the program year. Enter Work Opportunity Tax Credit conditional certifications regularly

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Veterans assistance experienceNetworking with employersVeterans benefitsCase managementDatabase managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyMulti-taskingTime managementAttention to detail

Required

Three years of full-time experience in the military or providing services to veterans

Incumbent must be a veteran who served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days and was discharged or released with other than a dishonorable discharge; OR a veteran who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability; OR an eligible person as defined by Title 38 of the United States Code

Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position

Acceptance into a TWC Internship or TWC Apprenticeship will satisfy the minimum qualifications

Preferred

Ability to multi-task and deliver high quality work with great attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple, shifting priorities

1.5 to 2.5 years' experience in networking and working with employers in hiring veterans

1.5 to 2.5 years directly working with and assisting veterans and transitioning service members

1.5 to 2.5 years working knowledge of laws rules and regulations applicable to assessment techniques; of military occupations and transferable skills to civilian employment; and of veterans benefit programs

Proficient in use of personal computer and software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Work, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint

Benefits

Defined Retirement Benefit Plan

Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts

Medical Insurance

Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

Company

Texas Workforce Commission

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Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas.

Founded in 1936

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees