Job Posting Title

Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist

Agency

290 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization

Pryor Center - OESC

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Annual Salary - $45,495.84; Hourly - $21.87 ($21.873)

Job Description

If applicable, please upload a copy of your two most recent performance reviews along with your resume.

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission has been authorized to utilize a Selective Qualification when interviewing applicants for this position.  This is a Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist (DVOP) position.

 

• Current proof of service-connected disability dated within six (6) months must be submitted with your electronic application.          

• Evidence of military service dates (DD214) must accompany your electronic application.

• Will be selected in accordance with Title 38, U.S. Code Section 4103A.

 

 

Job Type/Salary/Location

• Full-time

• Vacancies: One

• Salary: $45,495.84 annual; $21.87 hourly ($21.873)

• Primary Working Hours: M-F; 8:00am -5:00pm

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

• Location: Tulsa American Job Center

• Supervisory: No

• Training: In-house; on-the-job; in accordance with the US Dep’t. of Veterans Affairs

• Travel: Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position. 

 

Benefits

• The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefit Package to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

 

Position Essential Functions

• Provide case management to eligible Veterans who have significant barriers to employment by providing specialized and individualized career services that are offered through the local Oklahoma Works Local Office in conformity to the United States Department of Labor – Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP).

• Provide individualized career services to veterans and eligible spouses, designed to facilitate participants' transition into meaningful civilian employment; services are offered through the local Oklahoma Works Local Office in conformity to state and federal applicable laws and regulations.

• Conduct outreach to actively seek out eligible veterans and other persons with barriers to employment.

• Manage & promotes career assessment/vocational counseling via applicant interview & qualification evaluation to determine needs for employment, job skills, placement, training, referral, etc. under a case management system ensuring the optimal delivery of the multiple employment services provided at the center within the business hours of operation focused on priority services to disabled veterans, veterans, and other special needs applicant groups. 

• Create individual employment plans for qualified veterans and spouses to help identify and overcome any barriers to employment and meet long term employment goals.

• Provide follow-up activities and services after employment to increase employment retention.

• Utilize excellent customer-service skills to ensure optimal results for the many activities required of the workforce center staff keeping the office appearance and atmosphere conducive to friendly customer service.

• Provide other core services such as labor market information, career guidance, resume assistance, referral to support agencies, and job referral/developments as a part of the employmen