NEOGOV · 8 hours ago
Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) Employment Counselor/Connections
Iron County, UT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.05/hr - $20.05/hrNEOGOV is part of the State of Utah's Department of Workforce Services, dedicated to helping citizens find employment. They are seeking a skilled and motivated Veteran to fill an Employment Counselor position in the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program, providing essential services to assist Veterans in becoming competitive in the labor market.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Developing job and training opportunities for Veterans
Providing outreach and offering assistance to disabled and other Veterans by promoting community and employer support for employment and training opportunities, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training
Utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to create a supportive environment
Developing employment plans with activities leading to achieving goals and/or work readiness, as well as monitoring and evaluating employment plans activities and progress
Utilizing labor market information, local resources, referrals to community partners and employers to assist customers in meeting their goals
Assessing needs and educating customers about DWS programs, policies, and services and providing assistance in the application for temporary assistance programs (Food Stamps, Financial, Medicaid, Child Care, and Unemployment Insurance)
Visiting homes when needed to establish relationships, increase rapport, problem solve, engage or re-engage the customer
Assisting customers with resume creation, networking, mock interviewing, and job searching with technology
Assisting customers at the front desk as they enter the employment center and in the Job Connections area
Qualification
Required
Is a Veteran; a copy of your DD214, that states your character of service/discharge must be uploaded to this application to be considered
Has the ability to provide family focused career counseling and proactively engage and motivate customers
Has knowledge of agency programs, community resources and services, local labor market, and job search techniques
Has exceptional customer service skills and ability to assist people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism, without prejudice or bias
Has the ability to problem solve and identify creative solutions to lead to successful outcomes
Can use motivational interviewing skills to collect information and establish a supportive relationship
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Has ability to present information clearly and effectively
Benefits
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.
This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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