Disabled Veteran Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Labor Veterans Program is looking for an energetic Disabled Veterans Outreach Program / Local Veterans Employment Representative veteran who's committed to assisting veterans and veteran spouses with qualifying employment barriers (QEB) visiting the American Job Center. The ideal candidate will have experience in case managing veterans and veteran spouses with their employment and training goals and objectives. Additionally, the candidate will have some experience advocating veteran and veteran spouse employment with businesses in the community. The ideal candidate should have the ability to work independently and as part of a team to locate and provide assistance and resources to veterans and eligible veteran spouses with qualifying employment barriers.\r\n\r\n

GRADE

ASTD13

LOCATION OF POSITION

CARROLL COUNTY\r\nCECIL COUNTY\r\nHARFORD COUNTY\r\nHOWARD COUNTY\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

To work with eligible veterans, and other eligible persons who have significant barriers to employment (sbe) to resolve their employment needs. Provides intensive services to eligible veterans, and eligible spouses as defined in title 38 united states code (usc), paragraph 4103a(a). the goal is to assist eligible veterans and spouses to obtain or retain employment leading to self-sufficiency. in addition eligible veterans and eligible spouses must meet the definition of an individual with a significant barrier to employment (sbe), or are members of a veteran population identified by the secretary under title 38 u.s.c. 4103a(a)(1)(c) as eligible for dvop services, as explained in separate guidance from DOL.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

\r\n Engage with state and local business services entities by attending meetings with agency representatives and employers to provide any staffing and information services necessary to assist new and existing businesses, and to promote veteran employment.\r\n \r\n Provides intensive services to eligible veterans, and eligible spouses as defined in title 38 united states code (USC), paragraph 4103a(a). The goal is to assist eligible veterans and spouses to obtain or retain employment leading to self-sufficiency\r\n \r\n In addition, eligible veterans and eligible spouses must meet the definition of an individual with a significant barrier to employment (SBE), or are members of a veteran population identified by the secretary under title 38 U.S.C. 4103a(a)(1)(c) as eligible for DVOP services, as explained in separate guidance from dol.\r\n Provides services to job seekers by assessing their skills, and needs using the automated system to complete, review, and update customer registration.\r\n Identifying potential job matches of job seeker skills with job qualifications.\r\n Referring qualified job seekers to job openings by utilizing the automated system.\r\n Sharing labor market information with customers to enable informed decisions on labor trends and economic condition.\r\n Conducting employer outreach through telephone calls, emails, and site visits.\r\n \r\n Disseminating labor market information to businesses to enable informed decisions on labor trends and economic conditions by using appropriate resource materials and automated systems\r\n \r\n Promoting agency services, job fairs, compliance with Federal Contractor Job Listings (FCJL), federal and state veterans' incentive training programs, and positive recruitment efforts to develop entry level employment opportunities for eligible veterans and other eligible persons.\r\n \r\n Promoting credentialing, and licensing opportunities for veterans\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r\nExperience:One year of case management experience in the field of workforce development delivering a wide range of career services to special and targeted populations of job seekers. Casemanagement duties are defined as taking job orders, conducting job-ready interviews, registering job applicants, verifying job referrals, conducting vocational placements, performingunemployment adjudications or appraising job applicants for employability.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours for the required experience.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer with active-duty military recruiting experience or career counseling experience on a year-by-year basis for the required education and experience.\r\n

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nApplicants must meet this selective qualification to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.\r\nCandidates must meet one of the following DVOP preference criteria for selection:\r\n\r\n1.) Qualified service connected disabled veteran:\r\n2.) Qualified eligible veterans; and\r\n3.) Qualified eligible person (38 U.S.C. 4101(5)).\r\n**If you have a Veterans Administration Letter of Disability Rating dated within the last six months please attach it to this application in order to receive credit\r\n\r\nOne (1) year of experience providing outreach to veterans\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualification is preferred, not required. However, if you have this experience it must be detailed in the job duty section on your application.\r\nSix (6) months professional resume writing and reviewing experience\r\nPrior case management experience\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n\r\nAll candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (MDLabor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\nA resume may be attached as supplemental information; however, only the information provided in the application will be reviewed and considered in the evaluation process.\r\nAll information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.\r\nFor positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:\r\nEducational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.\r\n

BENEFITS

Leave Benefits\r\nOur generous leave package for permanent State employees includes from ten to 25 days of annual (vacation) leave per year, depending on seniority, as well as six personal days each calendar year. In addition, the State offers eleven paid holidays and fifteen days of sick leave per year.\r\nWe also offer paid parental leave to eligible permanent State employees to care for and nurture children within 6 months of birth or within 6 months of an adoption of a child under 6 years of age.\r\nOur leave policies also adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993.\r\nRetirement Benefits\r\nMaryland State employees are eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are also eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan.\r\nFlexible Work Schedules\r\nEmployees of the State of Maryland typically work a forty-hour work week. Many State agencies offer their employees flexible work schedules. The Teleworking Program enables eligible state employees to work at home, at a satellite office, or at a Telework Center.\r\nStudent Loan Forgiveness\r\nEmployees with the State of Maryland are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants that meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on his or her Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. \r\nTo learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page.\r\nFree Mass Transit Benefit\r\nPermanent State employees are entitled to use the Baltimore Light Rail, the Baltimore Metro Subway, the Baltimore Bus Service (Local Bus Service and Express Bus Service), as well as the following Baltimore Region Commuter Bus Routes:\r\nThere is no charge to the permanent State employee with a valid State ID card. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. The Free Mass Transit Benefit does not include MARC trains, commuter buses that serve Washington, D.C., or any special event buses.\r\nHealth Coverage\r\nWhen you come to work for the State of Maryland, as a permanent State employee (or a contractual employee who works at least 30 hours per week or an average of 130 hours a month for a period greater than 90 consecutive days), you and your family may benefit from our medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage. You also may be eligible for life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance plans at low group rates.\r\n\r\nReduced Child and Health Care Costs\r\nWorking for the Maryland State Personnel Management System entitles permanent State employees to participate in Healthcare and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save, on a pretax basis, for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is strongly preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.\r\nCompleted applications, required documentation, and any required addendum may be mailed to:\r\nDepartment of Labor Office of Human Resources\r\nAttention: 26-001659-0001/ Linnea Maker\r\n100 S. Charles Street, 5th Floor\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201\r\nFaxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.\r\nInquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Linnea.Maker2@maryland.gov.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account, need to make adjustments to a submitted application or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov.\r\nMaryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status\r\n