VETERANS' CAREER COACH - DISABLED VETERANS' OUTREACH PROGRAM (VCC-DVOP)

Job Requisition ID: 50939 
Closing Date: 11/06/2025
​Agency: Department of Employment Security
Class Title: VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REP I - 47701 
Skill Option: Qualified Veteran 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $4,954 monthly: Full range $4,954 - $6,894 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Champaign
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as a Veterans' Career Coach - Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (VCC-DVOP). Responsibilities include performing professional level duties in the areas of veterans' outreach, coordination of employment workshops, work history assessment, vocational guidance, employment planning, employability services, referrals and job placement. Individuals in this position will also conduct a variety of outreach activities to promote services available to disabled veterans and other persons eligible for assistance under the Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) and engage with organizations serving DVOP eligible populations, such as veterans' organizations, workforce partners, employers and community-based organizations. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who has experience providing employment services and extensive knowledge of veterans’ needs and community resources available to veterans. IDES offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of Illinois employers and job seekers. Only veterans are eligible for this position. Veterans registered with Central Management Services (CMS) will be considered for Veteran Preference. To ensure your Veteran Preference status is considered for State of Illinois employment, please visit Illinois' Veterans Outreach Program (https://careers.illinois.gov/employment resources/vetsopgm/vop-self-service.html) for more information on how to register or verify your status.

Essential Functions

• Under general supervision, serves as a Veterans’ Career Coach - Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (VCC-DVOP) for the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) for an assigned area
• Provides general and individualized career and training related services, including but not limited to vocational guidance and employment planning, and facilitates placements to meet employment needs for assigned Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) eligible agency clients
• Conducts a variety of outreach activities to promote services available to Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DV