Military to Civilian Advocate
Abilene, TX 79602
Pay:Â $25.00 per hour
Schedule:Â Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Help Those Who Have Served Find Their Next Mission
Are you passionate about helping veterans, transitioning service members, and military families build successful civilian careers? Do you thrive on coaching, mentoring, and making a lasting impact in your community?
We are seeking a Military to Civilian Advocate to guide transitioning service members, recently separated veterans, and military spouses through one of the most important transitions of their lives. In this rewarding role, you will provide career guidance, employment resources, workforce development support, and individualized case management that helps military connected individuals achieve meaningful civilian employment.
If you enjoy building relationships, solving problems, and helping others reach their goals, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Do
As a Military to Civilian Advocate, you will:
* Recruit, engage, and enroll veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses into the Military to Civilian Employment Program.
* Conduct comprehensive career assessments to evaluate education, work experience, transferable military skills, career interests, and employment goals.
* Develop personalized employment and training plans that address barriers and create a roadmap toward long term career success.
* Provide one-on-one career coaching, résumé development, interview preparation, job search strategies, and professional branding assistance.
* Determine eligibility for grant funded training, supportive services, and workforce development resources.
* Partner with employer relations teams to identify career opportunities, match qualified candidates, and facilitate successful employment placements.
* Connect participants with occupational training, certifications, apprenticeships, work based learning, and educational opportunities.
* Coordinate Individual Training Accounts (ITAs), supportive service requests, and grant funded resources.
* Build strong relationships with military installations, community organizations, educational institutions, and employers.
* Represent the organization at military transition events, career fairs, networking events, military spouse organizations, and community outreach activities.
* Develop partnerships with Dyess Air Force Base, National Guard and Reserve units, Department of Defense Transition Assistance Programs, and Family Support Centers.
* Maintain accurate case files, documentation, and data within workforce management systems.
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What Makes You Successful
We're looking for someone who is:
* Passionate about serving veterans and military families.
* Knowledgeable about military culture and the unique challenges of transitioning into civilian employment.
* Skilled at translating military experience into civilian career opportunities.
* An outstanding communicator with exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
* Organized, detail oriented, and capable of managing multiple cases simultaneously.
* Comfortable working with diverse populations while demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and sound judgment.
* Experienced in career coaching, workforce development, case management, counseling, or employment services.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office and technology-based case management systems.
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Preferred Qualifications
* High School Diploma or GED required.
* Bachelor's degree in Workforce Development, Human Resources, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field is strongly preferred.
* Previous workforce development or career counseling experience is strongly preferred.
* Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply.
* Must possess and maintain access to Dyess Air Force Base, including CAC or other approved military identification.
* Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.
* Bilingual English and Spanish candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
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Why Join Us?
This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served our country.
You'll have the opportunity to:
* Help veterans and military families build rewarding civilian careers.
* Partner with military organizations, employers, and community leaders.
* Guide individuals toward education, training, and career advancement.
* Make a measurable impact on your local community every day.
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Apply Today!
If you're ready to empower veterans and military families while helping them achieve lasting career success, apply today and become part of a team committed to changing lives through meaningful employment opportunities.
Throughout the past 30 years plus, MMC, one of the most trusted names in workforce management services, has successfully delivered strategic solutions to large and small businesses in numerous industries.
We have built our reputation on partnering with our clients and candidates to achieve the desired results. Our recruiting professionals have extensive experience matching the right candidate, to the right client, for the right position. We provide the best opportunities to the most talented candidates in a multitude of industries.
MMC is a privately owned business with corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas. With 2,000+ employees, working in 40+ states, MMC is able to support all United States locations, and some international locations.
We appreciate your interest in reviewing this particular position and we encourage you to visit our website where you can always search and apply for opportunities at www.mmcgrp.com
Benefits with MMC Group
MMC offers health insurance plans for our active candidates on assignment, including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits
Join MMC and enjoy the support of a team that values your well-being, both on and off the job.
MMC strives to ensure all job posting confirm details of the position, the rate of pay, and acknowledge medical benefits are offered.
Get started on your career journey today! Apply to become a part of the MMC Team!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.