Reference #: 4401701 THE POSITION Are you a veteran who is passionate about enriching the lives of your fellow Pennsylvanian servicemen and women?  Would you enjoy working in a field in which you can provide assistance to other veterans through securing fulfilling employment to embark upon a promising career path?  If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you!  Apply today and join our dedicated team as a Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program Specialist (DVOP) in a PA CareerLink career center, you will provide employment and training services to eligible veterans and eligible spouses who are facing significant barriers to employment.  You will assist in the development of an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) for veterans receiving individualized career services to identify employment goals, objectives, and appropriate services.  You will have the opportunity to provide valuable training and coaching surrounding communication, interviewing skills, professional conduct, and personal maintenance practices.  We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and an interest in learning and maintaining knowledge of applicable workforce development laws and policies.

Working as a DVOP, you can take pride in helping fellow veterans find and keep meaningful employment, in addition to making a significant positive impact in the lives of veterans within your community.

Interested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time.  In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection.  If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Chambersburg.

Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year of technical or paraprofessional employment services or veterans' employer outreach work, and a bachelor's degree; or

One year of experience interviewing the public to collect and identify customer needs, evaluating eligibility for programs, and researching data to make decisions, and a bachelor's degree; or

An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

All positions must be filled by a veteran with preference in such appointments given to qualified disabled veterans as defined by Title 38, USC Chap. 41, Section 4101 (3).

Other Requirements:

You must meet the .  For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.  Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.  Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

P nnsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.  To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.  No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

You must provide complete and accurate information or:

your score may be lower than deserved.

you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.