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Job Description:
You will help create opportunities for veterans by providing individualized career services, coordinating with community partners, and assisting veteran job seekers in overcoming barriers to employment. We are looking for an individual who has a strong desire to help others, enjoys daily variety, and can provide professional customer service in a fast-paced environment. If this sounds like you, apply today!
Here’s what we have to offer:
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Supportive and inviting teammates
• A safe and secure work environment
Applicants must be a veteran of military service. Please submit your DD214 form and other necessary paperwork to the application.
Learn more about NDOL's Reemployment Services Division here! https://dol.nebraska.gov/ReemploymentServices
Examples of Work
Provide individualized career services to eligible veterans, including assessments, career guidance, resume assistance, interview preparation, employment planning, and referrals to supportive resources.
Develop, maintain, and update Individual Employment Plans to assist veterans in overcoming significant barriers to employment and achieving employment goals.
Conduct outreach to locate and engage veterans with barriers to employment through community partners, correctional facilities, shelters, stand downs, veterans organizations, and other veteran-serving or community-based entities.
Coordinate services with community partners, training providers, educational institutions, and internal NDOL programs, as appropriate, to support veteran employment and reemployment outcomes.
Screen veterans for appropriate services and eligibility under Jobs for Veterans State Grant requirements and provide referrals to partner programs and supportive services when applicable.
Perform case management and provide job seeker assistance, including employment assessments, career planning, referrals, follow-up, and documentation of services provided.
Research and provide referrals to appropriate employment, training, reemployment, partner, VA, and other veteran-supportive services, as applicable.
Assist veteran job seekers with job search activities, registration, job referrals, employment planning, and follow-up.
Plan, implement, and present workshops and informational sessions relevant to veteran job seeker needs. Present information at job fairs, hiring events, community meetings, transition events, and other outreach activities to promote veteran workforce services.
Perform data entry and retrieval activities for various programs as necessary. Maintain accurate documentation, case notes, and service records in NEworks and follow agency policies, procedures, JVSG guidance, and required program guidelines.
Participate in advisory boards, committees, community organizations, and workforce-related activities that support services to veterans.
Location: Omaha Job Center, 5752 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE (On-Site)
Work Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Monday – Friday
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework or training in social/behavioral sciences, counseling, business, public administration, education, marketing, or a related field; or experience in client development and case management including interviewing, research, and direct customer service.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, behavioral science, business administration, communication, education, marketing, or a related field. Experience with outreach, recruiting, community/employer engagement, working with individuals facing employment barriers; NEworks or other case management systems.
Other: MUST BE A VETERAN OF MILITARY SERVICE (per 38 U.S.C. 4103A and 4104 federal requirements). Preference will be given in this order: 1) Qualified service-connected disabled Veteran; 2) Qualified eligible veteran. To verify veteran status, the DD214 and other necessary paperwork needs to be submitted with the application.
Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation. Bilingual in Spanish/English desired but not required.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Knowledge of: Veteran-specific services and benefits available through the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) and other workforce development programs, including WIOA, VETS, or DOL grants; equal opportunity laws; vocational counseling or career guidance; employment trends and labor market information; case management interviewing procedures and techniques; developing and designing training programs; typical office computer systems; Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), SharePoint, Google Docs; NEworks or similar case management systems.
Skilled in: Public speaking or communicating with an audience; relationship-building skills; presenting information clearly using various media, strong case and time management skills.
Ability to: Plan and organize work; communicate to disseminate information to a diverse group of people; promote/market/present services to groups of individuals; follow instructions; interact with clients, employers and the public; administer tests and measurements; conduct evaluations; create presentations; manage multiple programs; manage and document detailed case notes; learn and apply agency rules, policies and procedures; maintain appropriate, professional working relationships with the public, coworkers and management; maintain regular and reliable attendance.
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Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Skills Required
- Must be a veteran of military service (submit DD214 and supporting paperwork)
- Post high school coursework or training in social/behavioral sciences, counseling, business, public administration, education, marketing, or related field; OR experience in client development and case management including interviewing, research, and direct customer service
- Valid driver's license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation
- Knowledge of veteran-specific services and benefits (VETS, WIOA, DOL grants), equal opportunity laws, vocational counseling, labor market information, and case management procedures
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and Google Docs
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, behavioral science, business administration, communication, education, marketing, or related field
- Experience with outreach, recruiting, community/employer engagement, and working with individuals facing employment barriers
- Experience with NEworks or other case management systems
- Bilingual in Spanish/English
Nebraska Department of Veteran Affairs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nebraska Department of Veteran Affairs and has not been reviewed or approved by Nebraska Department of Veteran Affairs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plan is considered excellent and a central reason total compensation feels strong. Long-term security is positioned as offsetting lower base wages.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance is described as comprehensive within a benefits package that helps balance modest hourly pay. Coverage is viewed alongside retirement as a core component of overall value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid leave is included within the comprehensive package and contributes to perceived total compensation value. The breadth of time off helps make moderate salaries more workable.
Nebraska Department of Veteran Affairs Insights
What We Do
The Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs is a state agency dedicated to providing support, benefits, and assistance to veterans and their dependents within Nebraska.
