Veteran Services Employment Specialist TAP (Total Action for Progress)

• 2.6 Roanoke, VA Job Details Full-time $19
• $20 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation Teaching resume writing Writing skills Filing Employment counseling Driver's License Bachelor's degree Conflict management Data entry Organizational skills Productivity software Experience working with individuals from underserved communities Full Job Description Every TAP employee shares in TAP's responsibility to "Mobilize Community Resources" in support of TAP's anti-poverty efforts.

DEFINITION AND PURPOSE

: Recruit eligible homeless or potentially homeless veteran candidates for program participation. Ensure successful client employment matches. Develop relationships with employers to ensure successful partnerships.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

: Supervised by:

Assistant Director/Director Supervises:

No one Coordinates with: TAP programs, Local businesses and Veteran related resources

RESPONSIBILITIES

: Recruit candidates for HVRP program. Establishes contacts with prospective new employers. Maintains contact with existing employers. Facilitates employment relationship between employers and participants. Assists participants enrolled in program to seek and/or obtain suitable employment. Develops relationships with temporary employers and/or temporary employment agencies, when applicable. Meets program placement goals as outlined in the grant. Meets with employers to market HVRP, develops ongoing relationships, and develops job placement opportunities for participants. Forms working relationships with community employment services and resources, including Virginia Employment Commission, VA Medical Center, local Chambers of Commerce and the Virginia Workforce Investment Board. Conducts employment group sessions and classes. Recruits community volunteers to participate in job readiness workshops. Counsels participants on career planning and administer career assessment to determine client interests and skill level. Counsels participants on job seeking skills. Maintains an ongoing list of employers and job openings sharing the same with participants. Posts job openings in HVRP office. Assists participants with employment needs, supplying clothing and accessing assistive technology resources when applicable. Assists participants in obtaining appropriate employment documents. Assists participants with approved transportation requirements. Conducts employment follow-ups in a timely manner. Maintains complete and accurate participant files and data entry. Inputs required employment information in TAP data system at baseline, and throughout follow-up. Prepares required monthly report and submits in a timely manner. Facilitates quarterly Employment meetings with area businesses. Facilitates quarterly Veteran Coalition meetings. Spends hours assisting at the American Jobs Center/Work Force Center Attends trainings and meetings as required by program. Performs other duties as assigned and required.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of employer's policy and procedures preferred. Working knowledge of state employment regulations and human resource policies preferred. Experience with offenders and ex-offenders helpful. Must be computer literate. Knowledge of Microsoft Office required. Knowledge of computer data entry required. Excellent organizational skills and leadership ability. Good written and oral communication skills are a must. Ability to communicate with various racial and economic backgrounds. Ability to work independently. Demonstrated ability to instruct adults in job seeking and retention skills, including resume writing and conflict resolution.

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from a four-year college or have related experience. Experience with human services or veteran programs preferred. Training and experience in employment services preferred. Training and experience in facilitating groups are preferred. At TAP, we focus on the Whole Family Approach. Whole Family is a family led strategy to achieve set goals. As an employee you may be required to attend Whole Family training and subject to data entry into the agency's software as part of the Whole Family approach and serving clients

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Reliable transportation and a valid Virginia Operator's license with a good driving record for insurance purposes. TAP participates in the Virginia DMV Driver Alert Program. Employees who operate a TAP vehicle or their personal vehicle to conduct TAP business may be subject to driver record monitoring through the Virginia DMV Driver Alert Program. Able and willing to travel extensively. Must pass drug screening. Some positions require positive complete background screening including: criminal, sex offender and child protective services.

• climbing; ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, use of fingers for
• picking, pinching and typing; grasping, feeling, hearing, talking, repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• light work; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• close visual acuity to perform such activities as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• worker not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job, and general nature and level of work associated with the job. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties that may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such an individual may be given. We only hire individuals legally eligible for employment in the United States. Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace Bilingual Ability is a plus

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00

• $20.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person