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Hiring Agency:

Labor - Agency 23



Location:

Hastings Job Posting



Hiring Rate:

$21.228



Classification Salary Range:

$21.23 - $31.29



Job Posting:

JR2024-00005184 Reemployment Coordinator - Veteran (Open)



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Job Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will make a difference in the lives of individuals and businesses in your community? If you said yes, we want you to join the Nebraska Department of Labor in connecting individuals to employment success. We are looking for an individual who is a veteran of military service to serve as a Reemployment Coordinator - Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and help create opportunities for individuals by promoting the hiring of veterans to Nebraska employers. We are looking for an individual who has a strong desire to help others, is detail-oriented, and enjoys daily challenges and variety.


Applicants must be a Veteran of military service and need to submit the DD214 form and other necessary paperwork to the application.


Location: 2727 W 2nd Street, Hastings, NE
Schedule: 8am - 5pm; Monday - Friday


Examples of Work


• Perform case management of clients; research and recommend clients for intensive and various training services including Re-Employment Services, Workfare, Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Rapid Response, Veterans and Workforce Investment Act (WIA) which requires in-depth case management and vocational guidance.


• Screen applicants for eligibility for partner programs and utilize vocational guidance tools to assist applicants with core intensive services; work closely with partners in coordinating services of mutual clients.


• Perform job search/matching activities for employers and applicants including registration, job referrals and job development.


• Administer assessment instruments (tests, surveys, etc) and other planning tools; interpret results and counsels clients.


• Utilize various means of technology to provide needed data.


• Conduct presentations and performs out-reach activities through membership on various advisory boards, committees and community organizations.


• Perform data entry and retrieval activities for various programs as necessary.



Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework or training in social/behavioral sciences, counseling, business, public administration, education, marketing or a related field; or experience in client development and case management including interviewing, research and direct customer service.



Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in human resources, behavioral science, business administration, social science, human relations or closely related field. Bilingual language skills desired (Spanish preferred).



Other: Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation. APPLICANTS MUST BE A VETERAN OF MILITARY SERVICE. Preference will be given in this order: 1) Qualified service-connected disabled Veteran; 2) Qualified eligible Veteran.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



Knowledge of: Veterans programs; State and federal employment security laws; equal opportunity laws; vocational counseling or career guidance; case management interviewing procedures and techniques; case management documentation; developing and designing training programs; conflict resolution; typical office computer systems; Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint; NEworks system.


Skill in: public speaking or communicating with an audience; presenting information clearly using various media; customer service; networking.


Ability to: Promote, market, and present information to an audience; plan and organize work; communicate to disseminate information to a diverse group of people;; work as part of a team; follow instructions; interact with clients, employers and the public; administer tests and measurements; conduct evaluations; create presentations; utilize technology in an effective, timely and accurate manner to provide services to veterans; learn and apply agency rules, policies and procedures; maintain an appropriate, professional working relationship with the public, co-workers and management; maintain regular and reliable attendance.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.