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Job Title:

Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program Specialist (DVOP)-Gwinnett

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000001805

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$45,000 - $47,000

Job Description:

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is currently seeking highly qualified applicants to be considered for their full-timeDisabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialistpositions within the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) in the following location: Gwinnett Career Center.

The Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist is a key WorkSource Georgia employment services team member, working directly with veterans and other eligible persons by providing individualized career services to help them reach their employment goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide services that include, but are not limited to, comprehensive assessment interviews, career guidance, individual employment plans, labor market information, and staff-assisted job search activities.

• Develop, coordinate, and/or facilitate workshops and presentations to applicants on job readiness or the most current job search techniques. Demonstrate job listings to assist clients with exploring available training and employment opportunities.

• Identify and evaluate barriers, exploring solutions to assist in removing such barriers while facilitating and referring customers to appropriate supportive services to promote self-sufficiency and employment.

• Perform job counseling with applicants to identify their abilities, needs, interests, and values in relation to job opportunities and career goals by utilizing a variety of assessments and evaluation tools.

• Provide career development and assessment services to clients to match their application skill sets to vacancies, match them to jobs, or provide job referrals.

• Conduct outreach with local veteran and community-based organizations, and educational institutions to ensure maximum assistance is available to veterans served; which will also require travel to remote locations to provide direct assistance to veteran customers.

• Responsible for consulting and coordinating with various representatives from federal, state, and local programs and employers to promote the development of entry-level and career job opportunities, job training, apprenticeships, and vocational counseling services for veterans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must be a qualified, eligible veteran*;

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; OR associate's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university -and- two years of related experience; OR four years of related experience; OR two years of experience at the lower-level Employment Services Specialist 1 (SSP090) or position equivalent.

*Applicants must prove to be qualified veterans with a service-connected disability. Please attach a copy of your DD-214 and Disability Rating Certificate from the Veterans Administration dated within six months of applying for the position. Applicants who fail to submit the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 and Disability Rating Certificate) will be required to provide these documents if selected for an interview for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA), related to the Wagner-Peyser (WP) Act, or the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) program.

• Two years of experience serving special needs populations with Significant Barriers to Employment.

• Two years of experience delivering Case Management services.

• Experience with delivery of Employment Services.

• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Experience delivering presentations in groups.

• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Time and task management skills

• Basic computer skills and ability to adapt to job-related software programs

• Organizational skills

• Project management skills

• Superior oral and written communication skills

• Skills in interpersonal relations and customer service

• Decision-making and problem-solving skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidate must be a qualified, eligible veteran--Bachelor s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; OR Associate s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university -and- two years of related experience; OR four -years of related experience; OR two years of experience at the lower level Employment Services -Specialist 1 (SSP090) or position equivalent. --Applicants must provide proof of being a qualified veteran with a service-connected disability. Please attach a copy of -your DD-214 and Disability Rating Certificate from the Veterans Administration that is dated within six months from the -date of applying for the position. Applicants who fail to submit the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 and Disability Rating

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.