Iowa Career Planner

Only applicants who meet the selective requirements below will be placed on the eligible list.

Iowa Workforce Development is seeking applicants for the position of Home Base Iowa Career Planner.

Domicile will be determined based on the hired candidate’s location at one of our Iowa Works location in Sioux City or Council Bluffs, IA.

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is a state agency dedicated to providing exceptional employment services and connecting employers with skilled workers. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and aligning services with workforce demands, IWD offers comprehensive support to job seekers and employers through a statewide network of IowaWORKS Centers.

Provide comprehensive career planning and employment services to veterans, their spouses, and eligible family members through the Home Base Iowa (HBI) program. Responsibilities include promptly responding to referrals; conducting career assessments; developing individualized employment plans; coordinating training and job placement; collaborating with Home Base Iowa communities and CHAMPs partners; supporting Skill Bridge participants; and cultivating employer and community partnerships to strengthen veteran employment opportunities statewide.

Respond to Home Base Iowa (HBI) referrals within two business days by conducting initial assessments of employment and training interests. Educate veterans, spouses, and family members on IowaWORKS services, community partners, HBI communities, and state incentives, and ensure all veterans create and maintain an IowaWORKS profile. Provide comprehensive assessments, develop Individual Employment Plans (IEPs), and deliver counseling, career planning, and short‑term pre‑vocational services.

Assist with resume development that translates military and transferable skills, coordinate referrals to education, training, registered apprenticeships, and other Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs, and maintain consistent pre‑ and post‑employment contact in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

Market Iowa as the state of choice for veterans, service members, and their families by fully leveraging available tools and resources, including partnerships with other state agencies and contracted military recruitment organizations. Utilize our role as the third‑party administrator of the Department of War (DoW) Skill Bridge program to proactively contact service members who apply for opportunities in Iowa. Respond to Skill Bridge applications within two business days to discuss Home Base Iowa and available transition and employment supports.

When a service member elects to receive employment services during their transition from active duty, provide services in accordance with established SOPs.

Conduct outreach to increase awareness among veterans, service members, spouses, family members, and employers. Actively engage with Home Base Iowa communities and HBI Certified Hire Academic Military Partners (CHAMPs), including supporting communities and employers in achieving HBI Community designation and CHAMPs certification. Participate in Home Base Iowa activities and share program information to increase enrollment and employer participation.

Partner with HBI CHAMPs partners, HBI communities, and resource organizations to plan, host, and staff career fairs/resource fairs that connect veterans, current service members and Skill Bridge participants with employers, training providers, and supportive services.

Coordinate with Local Veterans’ Employment Representatives, Business Engagement Consultants, and Business Engagement Teams within the assigned coverage area to connect veterans with job opportunities and deliver labor‑exchange services that lead to employment, with a strong emphasis on supporting Home Base Iowa employers. Build and…