Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist

Augusta, Georgia Government

. Provide comprehensive assessment interviews, career guidance, individual employment plans, labor market information, and staff-assisted job search activities .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeGainesville • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $45,000 - $47,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in career counseling, job readiness workshops, and case management for veterans, utilizing knowledge of relevant regulations and assessment tools to facilitate successful employment outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Qualified VeteranDD-214Bachelor's Degree in Related FieldKnowledge of WIOAExperience Delivering Employment Services

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Career AssessmentJob Search TechniquesCase ManagementGroup PresentationsProject ManagementMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelEvaluation ToolsOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Superior Oral CommunicationSuperior Written CommunicationInterpersonal RelationsCustomer ServiceDecision-MakingProblem-SolvingTime ManagementTask Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Disability Rating Certificate

Industry Keywords

Workforce Innovation & Opportunity ActWagner-Peyser ActJobs for Veterans State GrantSignificant Barriers to EmploymentVeteran Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive assessment interviews, career guidance, individual employment plans, labor market information, and staff-assisted job search activities
Develop, coordinate, and facilitate job-readiness and job-search-technique workshops and presentations
Demonstrate the use of job listings to help clients explore training and employment opportunities
Identify and evaluate barriers and facilitate or refer customers to appropriate supportive services
Counsel applicants to identify abilities, needs, interests, and values in relation to job opportunities and career goals
Use assessments and evaluation tools for career development and assessment services
Match applicants' skill sets to vacancies and provide job matches or referrals
Conduct outreach with local veteran and community-based organizations and educational institutions
Travel to remote locations to provide direct assistance to veteran customers
Consult and coordinate with federal, state, and local programs and employers to promote job opportunities, training, apprenticeships, and vocational counseling services for veterans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a qualified, eligible veteran
DD-214 is required
Applicants must provide proof of being a qualified veteran
Disability Rating Certificate from the Veterans Administration, if applicable, dated within six months from the date of applying
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; OR Associate's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two years of related experience; OR four years of related experience; OR two years of experience at the lower-level Employment Services Specialist or equivalent position
Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA), Wagner-Peyser Act, or Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) program
Two years of experience serving special needs populations with Significant Barriers to Employment
Two years of experience delivering Case Management services
Experience delivering Employment Services
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Experience delivering group presentations
Knowledge of state and federal regulations
Time and task management skills
Basic computer skills and ability to adapt to job-related software programs
Organizational skills
Project management skills
Superior oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal relations and customer service skills
Decision-making and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust benefits package
Reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process when needed