Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist

Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist

Requisition : 478813

Location: Bloomington, IN, US, 47403

The mission of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and attract businesses from outside the state to relocate here. DWD seeks employees who think outside the box, use data-driven metrics, and embrace cutting-edge technologies to assess Indiana’s employment future and promote economic growth.

Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program specialists provide individualized career (intensive) services and facilitate placements to meet the employment needs of Veterans. Special emphasis is placed on serving service-disabled Veterans, other disabled Veterans, and other categories of Veterans as determined by the Secretary of Labor. Specialists are an essential part of the Work One / American Job Center network and work closely with partner organizations and grant programs.

• Enroll Veterans with significant barriers to employment (SBE) into a case management system, interview, complete objective assessment, and create an individualized employment plan (IEP).
• Identify and determine the appropriate career route for each SBE Veteran and the services needed.
• Engage in outreach activities to identify new SBE Veterans by working with Veteran organizations.
• Visually search communities to locate SBE Veterans and provide potential resources.
• Refer SBE Veterans to partner services for training in different career areas.
• Collaborate with Veteran organizations and grant programs to establish resources and address individual Veteran needs.

The job profile is not designed to cover all activities; other duties may change or be assigned at any time.

• Served on active duty for at least 180 days and received a VA service‑connected disability rating.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Effective communication skills and public speaking ability to present information and interview Veterans.
• Ability to learn all VA program offerings by the State of Indiana and local job centers.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Internet research skills for labor market information, veteran programs, services, and social media.

You must complete all DOL‑VETS required training as defined by the National Veterans Training Institute (NVTI) within 18 months of hire.

A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) is required.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

• Three medical plan options (including RX coverage), vision, and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program – complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account with bi‑weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two fully‑funded pension plan options
• Robust leave policies, including:
• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free parking for most positions
• Free Linked In Learning access

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Indiana State Personnel Department at