Native American Veterans Representative (DVOP)
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Position Description
An application, DD214, cover letter, resume and tax clearance certificate all must be submitted to be considered for this position. No interviews will be granted to applicants who have missing items. The Department of Commerce participates in the E-Verify program.
Agency Information:As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses, and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce’s project successes, Kansas in 2021 was awarded Area Development Magazine’s prestigious Gold Shovel award and was named Site Selection Magazine’s Best Business Climate in the West North Central region of the United States.
Learn more at kansascommerce.gov
About the Position: Who can apply: Open to all, please notice disabled Veteran priority in Minimum Qualifications section. Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Temporary Work Schedule: 8a-5p Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Veterans Preference Eligible: Yes Office Location: Topeka Workforce Center Closes: June 25, 2024 Compensation: $17.39/hr Position Summary & Responsibilities:Position Summary:
This is technical and specialized work planning, implementing, and monitoring program activities as they relate to assisting Native American Military Veterans. Daily environment includes continuous contact with the public and requires a valid driver’s license or ability to travel as needed to conduct outreach and connect with Native American veterans. Preference given to Disabled Veterans who can demonstrate knowledge of Native American culture.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Acts as liaison between the Department of Commerce, Kansas Native American Affairs and Department of Veteran Affairs to accept referrals of Chapter 31 veterans entering the job search phase of their rehabilitation
- Specializes in assisting military Native American veterans, who have barriers preventing them from obtaining meaningful employment in getting back to work
- Provides veteran job seekers general information about program eligibility requirements, assists with the intake and assessment process, and assists veterans in the completion of applications for selected program assistance
- Provides case management services to Native American Veterans and eligible spouses who need receiving intensive one-on-one services
- Maintain comprehensive documentation including detailed customer notes, service history and Individual Employment Plans in the KANSAS WORKS customer management system
- Conducts outreach activities to Kansas Native American Affairs and Department of Veteran Affairs supported programs such as Indian Reservations, Tribal, Vet Centers, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E), homeless shelters and community and civic based organizations for the purpose of locating Native American veterans that could benefit from services available through the local Workforce Development Center
Education:
- HS Diploma or equivalent
Minimum Qualifications :
- Six (6) months experience in career counseling, job placement, case management, recruitment, assessment and deployment of staff or similar related experience.
- Career Development Technician Certification accepted in lieu of 6 months experience or bachelor’s degree.
- Valid driver’s license or ability to travel as required.
- Strong orientation to initiative, ability to coach on career issues, customer service orientation and strong orientation to achieving goals.
- Knowledge of veterans’ employment issues and related employment strategies.
- Must be a veteran of the military services.
- Must be Department of Veteran Affairs rated disabled of 10% or greater.
- Must have Native American heritage.
Hiring priority is based on the categories below, as annotated in 38 U.S.C. 4103a(a). DD Form 214 and related documentation must be submitted with your application to verify the following information.
(A) Special disabled veterans.
(B) Other disabled veterans.
(C) Other eligible veterans.
Preferred Criteria:
- Bachelors’ degree from an accredited university in education, business, human resources, psychology, or related field with one (1) year closely related work experience is preferred.
- Prefer one year of marketing or sales experience, private sector hiring practices, presentation development and delivery to diverse population and group sizes ranging from large to one-on-one.
- One to two years of case management experience preferred.
- Prefer certification by National Veterans’ Training Institute.
Recruiter Contact Information:
Name : Angie Krahe Email : Angie.krahe@ks.gov Phone : 785.291.3658 Mailing Address : 1000 SW Jackson Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66612
Employment Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
- Sick & Vacation leave
- Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:
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- Tax Clearance Certificate
- DD214 ( required for this position)
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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