Veteran Employment Case Manager - Full-time

divdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivlink href="https://static.workforcenow.adp.com/mas/mdf-components/24.32.25/styles/froala_editor.pkgd.min.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"div class="fr-view"divdiv class="fr-view"divdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdiv class="fr-view"divbr/divp id="isPasted"strongJob Summary:/strong/ppThe Employment Specialist working under the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) grant at Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc. (VRSI) is responsible for assisting homeless veterans in securing and maintaining employment. This role involves providing comprehensive employment services including job readiness training, career counseling, job placement assistance, and ongoing support to ensure long-term job retention. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping veterans reintegrate into the workforce and improve their quality of life./ppstrongCompany Overview:/strong/ppVocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc. (VRSI) is committed to aiding Military Veterans through the Department of Labor#39;s Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program (HVRP). With 19 offices across the United States, VRSI provides vocational counseling, training, vocational evaluation, and direct employment services aimed at helping eligible veterans reach their full vocational potential./ppstrongKey Responsibilities:/strong/ppstrongClient Assessment and Case Management:/strong/pulliConduct comprehensive assessments of veterans#39; skills, experience, barriers to employment, and job readiness./liliDevelop individualized employment plans that outline veterans#39; career goals, action steps, and timelines./liliReaching individual assessed, qualified, placement and retention goals required by the grant.nbsp;/li/ulpstrongJob Readiness Training:/strong/pulliProvide training on resume writing, job search strategies, interview preparation, and professional conduct./liliOrganize and facilitate job readiness workshops and training sessions./li/ulpstrongCareer Counseling and Support:/strong/pulliOffer one-on-one career counseling to help veterans explore career options and make informed decisions./liliProvide ongoing support and follow-up to ensure veterans are progressing towards their employment goals./li/ulpstrongJob Placement Assistance:/strong/pulliBuild and maintain relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities suitable for veterans./liliAssist veterans in applying for jobs, preparing for interviews, and negotiating employment terms./li/ulpstrongEmployer Engagement:/strong/pulliCollaborate with employers to understand their hiring needs and promote the benefits of hiring veterans./liliAttend job fairs, employer panels, and networking events to connect veterans with potential employers./li/ulpstrongProgram Coordination and Reporting:/strong/pulliMaintain accurate and up-to-date client records, case notes, and employment outcomes./liliPrepare and submit regular reports on program activities, outcomes, and grant compliance./li/ulpstrongCommunity Collaboration:/strong/pulliWork with community partners, veteran services organizations, and other stakeholders to coordinate services and resources for veterans./liliRepresent VRSI and HVRP program at community meetings, events, and outreach activities./li/ulpstrongQualifications:/strong/ppEducation: Associatersquo;s degree in social work, human services, counseling, or a related field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree./ppExperience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in workforce development, employment services, or a related field. Experience working with veterans or homeless populations is highly preferred./ppstrongSkills and Abilities:/strong/pulliStrong understanding of the challenges faced by homeless veterans./liliExcellent interpersonal and communication skills./liliAbility to work independently and as part of a team./liliProficiency in using job search platforms, career assessment tools, and Microsoft Office Suite./liliStrong organizational skills and attention to detail./liliAbility to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, employers, and community partners./li/ulpstrongCompensation and Benefits:nbsp;/strong/pulliHourly Rate: $20-$23 based on experience/lili id="isPasted"Paid Company Holidays nbsp;/liliSick Time/liliPaid Time Off/liliHealthcare/lili401k/li/ul/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div