Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program Specialist

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work‑life balance. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Our mission is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and entice businesses from outside our state to relocate to Indiana. Everyone at DWD will be required to think outside‑the‑box; to determine metrics that will allow for measurement and improvement and efficiencies to be made along the way. Cutting‑edge technologies will be utilized to help assess Indiana’s employment future.

If managed properly, Indiana’s workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and country’s economic growth.

Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program specialists will provide individualized career (intensive) services and facilitate placements to meet the employment needs of Veterans, prioritizing service to special disabled Veterans, other disabled Veterans, and other categories of Veterans in accordance with priorities determined by the Secretary of Labor. These duties are outlined in 38 U.S.C. 4103A(a).

Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program specialists are an essential part of and fully integrated into the Work One / American Job Center network. They are included among the Work One / American Job Center partner staff, which consists of all staff employed by programs or activities operated by Work One / American Job Center partners listed in 29 U.S.C. participan
2841(b) that provide online and/or in-person workforce development or related support services as part of the workforce development system. Other Work One / American Job Center partner staff members include staff of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Wagner Peyster, and other Work One / American Job Center network partner programs.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Responsible for enrolling Veterans with significant barriers to employment (SBE) into a case management system including interviewing, completing an objective assessment, and creating an individualized employment plan (IEP).
• Identify and determine the appropriate career route for each SBE Veteran and the services needed.
• Responsible for outreach activities to identify new SBE Veterans by working with Veteran organizations.
• Actively visit communities in search of SBE Veterans and provide potential resources.
• Refer SBE Veterans to partner services for training in different career areas.
• Work with Veteran organization and grant programs to establish resources and collaborate partners for Veteran’s individual needs.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are Comunrequired of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Must have a High School Diploma or a High School Equivalent (HSE).
• Served on Active Duty for a period of 180 days and received a VA service‑connected disability rating.
• The ability to utilize basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• The ability to communicate effectively and speak publicly to present information and interview Veterans.
• The ability to learn all VA program offerings by the State of Indiana and the local job centers.
• The ability to provide quality customer service.
• The ability to conduct internet research such as labor market information, veteran programs, services, and social media (Example: Linked In).
• Able to perform essential functions…