Veterans Employment Specialist

3 days ago

South El Monte, California, United States JVS SoCal Full time
About JVS SoCal & Veterans First

JVS SoCal is a nonprofit, non-sectarian social service agency providing job training, career services, mentoring, and placement assistance to diverse and multicultural populations. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve dignity and economic independence through sustainable employment.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Veterans Employment & Retention Specialist to conduct outreach in Los Angeles County. The primary focus of this role is to collaborate with Veteran-friendly businesses for job placement and retention of Veterans.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct presentations to various groups/businesses to promote job placement and retention goals.
  • Provide comprehensive case management and assessment activities as needed.
  • Coach Veterans on interview skills and facilitate job readiness workshops.
  • Research civilian career paths that utilize Veterans' existing skills and assist clients in writing targeted resumes.
  • Track client data in internal and state databases through data entry and comprehensive case notes.
  • Meet contract goals for job placement, training completion, and job retention.
  • Develop working relationships with other agencies providing services to Veterans.
  • Contribute to the development of new grants and funding opportunities.
Requirements
  • An experienced sales background and/or conviction in the value of Veterans in assisting businesses to achieve their goals.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to adjust professional resumes utilizing client's military and non-military transferable skills.
  • Knowledge of active-duty military life, employer and business needs, labor market trends, and technology-based career search methods.
  • Ability to generate a base of Veteran-friendly employers.
  • Timeliness and attention to detail are essential.
  • Must be assertive, friendly, and willing to work flexible hours to meet objectives and goals.
Preferred Qualifications
  • BA in Business, Social Service, or related degree.
  • Teaching credential or experience is a plus.
  • Individuals with a background and experience in HVRP Case Management and/or Career Counseling are encouraged to apply.
Physical Demands

The incumbent must be able to stand for extended periods, sit for extended periods, bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions, climb up and down stairs, bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials, pull, push, and lift, reach both above and below shoulder height. Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to visually inspect work. Manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment is required. Travel to employer and client work sites is frequent, and may require working some evenings and occasional weekend days.

Salary

$23 to $24 per hour

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