Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) Employment Counselor / Connections

If you are a Veteran who likes working with people and helping them be successful, this is the job for you. The Workforce Development Division (WDD) at the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is looking for a skilled and motivated Veteran to fill an Employment Counselor position in the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) located in the Cedar City Employment Center. **Federal program requirements mandate this position be filled by a Veteran.** DVOP Principal Duties DVOP Employment Counselors deliver a broad range of services to assist Veterans and help them to be competitive in the labor market. Services typically include: Developing job and training opportunities for Veterans. Providing outreach and offering assistance to disabled and other Veterans by promoting community and employer support for employment and training opportunities, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training. Utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to create a supportive environment. Developing employment plans with activities leading to achieving goals and/or work readiness, as well as monitoring and evaluating employment plans activities and progress. Utilizing labor market information, local resources, referrals to community partners and employers to assist customers in meeting their goals. Assessing needs and educating customers about DWS programs, policies, and services and providing assistance in the application for temporary assistance programs (Food Stamps, Financial, Medicaid, Child Care, and Unemployment Insurance). Visiting homes when needed to establish relationships, increase rapport, problem solve, engage or re-engage the customer. Assisting customers with resume creation, networking, mock interviewing, and job searching with technology. Connection Principal Duties Assisting customers at the front desk as they enter the employment center and in the Job Connections area