Veteran Employment Specialist

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Clearwater-FLtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :

* Make an impact by joining Service Source, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! Service Source is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and
* * strengthen communities**.
*** Primary*
* ** Duties
* *** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
** These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.
** Veteran Engagement & Intake
*** Receive and manage referrals from community partners (e.g., VA, St. Vincent de Paul, Career Source Pinellas).
* Conduct intake interviews to determine HVRP eligibility, including veteran and housing status.
* Perform comprehensive needs assessments to identify employment goals, barriers, and service needs.
* Employment Planning & Support
* Develop individualized employment and training plans tailored to each veteran’s goals and circumstances.
* Provide job readiness training, including resume development, interview preparation, and soft skills coaching.
* Assist veterans in accessing training programs, certifications, and GI Bill or other funding sources.
** Job Development & Placement
*** Identify job opportunities aligned with veterans’ skills and interests.
* Collaborate with employers to facilitate job placements and work-based learning opportunities.
* Support veterans through the job search and onboarding process.
** Barrier Removal & Support Services
*** Refer veterans to internal and external resources for housing, transportation, childcare, mental health, and substance use treatment.
* Coordinate with community partners to ensure wraparound support services are in place.
** Follow-Up & Retention
*** Maintain regular contact with participants for up to one year post-placement to ensure job retention and satisfaction.
* Provide ongoing employment counseling and mediation support as needed.
* Document all services and outcomes in the SETWorks case management system.
** Additional*
* ** Responsibilities
* ** Gather the data required and complete reports for the contacting agencies on each consumer. ∙
* Maintain a caseload and provide job placement/development activities that ensure the employment of consumers and provide the required follow-up activities.
* Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
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* Qualifications:

Education, Experience, and Certification(s****)
*** High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
* Bachelor’s degree in education, vocational rehabilitation, social work, business, or related field with two (2) years of experience; OR Master’s degree in a related field with one (1) year of experience;
* OR High school diploma or equivalent with at least five (5) years of experience in transition or supported employment services.
* Valid driver’s license and good motor vehicle record (MVR) required.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Experience working with veterans, individuals with disabilities, or underserved populations preferred.
* Familiarity with workforce development, job coaching, or case management is a plus.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse populations.
* Knowledge of local labor market and community resources.
* Proficiency in documentation and data entry.
** Supervision Received
** The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.
** Physical Demands
** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions**.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 50…