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The Department of Career Services (DCS) oversees the Commonwealth's network of One-Stop Career Centers that assist businesses in finding qualified workers and providing job seekers with career guidance, as well as referrals to jobs and training. DCS strengthens the Career Center system through continuous improvement processes, and innovative business practices that maximize resources, foster partnerships, and engage employers to ensure a skilled, motivated, and adaptable workforce capable of meeting the emerging labor market needs of the Commonwealth, now and in the future. The Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist will provide intensive services to veterans with special employment and training needs. Facilitate the provision of labor exchange to disabled veterans and eligible persons, including intake and referral, placement and the following activities as directed by Federal and State law, regulations and policy for DCS. Receives general supervision from JS-IV or Manager who plans, assigns, and oversees work. Supervision provides guidance and instruction regarding laws and regulations and DCS and CAREER CENTER policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards. Supervisor periodically reviews work to ensure compliance and conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis of the incumbent’s work performance. DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provide and/or facilitate a full range of employment and training services to veterans, with the primary focus of meeting the needs of those who are unable to obtain employment through core services. * Conduct outreach activities with the purpose of locating candidates who could benefit from intensive services and market these services to potential clients. * Develop employment and training opportunities for veterans through contacts with employers, especially small and medium size private sector employers. * Develop and promote apprenticeship and other On-The-Job training positions for veterans. * Provide outreach activities to locate veterans through contacts with local veterans’ organizations, the VA and community-based organizations. * Provide appropriate assistance to community-based groups and organizations and appropriate grantees under other federal and federally funded employment and training programs (including Title IV-C of the Job Training Partnership Act) in providing services to veterans * Provide appropriate assistance to other Career Center employees with responsibility for veterans in carry out their responsibilities. * Consult and coordinate with other appropriate representatives of federal, state, and local programs for the purposes of developing maximum linkages to promote opportunities and provide maximum employment assistance to veterans. * Provide for the provision of vocational guidance or counseling services, or both to veterans with respect to selection of, and changes in vocations and adjustments. THIS IS A VETERAN FUNDED POSITION. Appointment to this position must be made in the order of preference provided by Public Law 100-323, as follows” First to qualified service-connected disabled veterans: then, if no such disabled veteran is available, to qualified eligible veterans; and if no such eligible veteran is available, to qualified person (as defined in 38 U.S.C.) Applicants claiming veteran preference must provide a copy of their DD-214 Member 4 copy and when claiming disabled veteran preference must provide a copy of their DD-214 Member 4 copy and statement of disability from the Veteran’s Administration. Applicants applying via internet must ensure that required military documents, DD214 Member 4 copy and CURRENT U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) statement of disability letter, are submitted prior to closure of job announcement. IN THE CASE OF A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY, THE SALARY PROVISIONS OF THE APPLICABLE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WILL BE UTILIZED FOR PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SALARY RANGE. * *First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in employment counseling, vocational counseling, guidance, placement counseling, rehabilitation counseling or educational counseling, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the required experience.* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. Special Requirements: None. _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Community and Social Services* *Organization: Department of Workforce Development *Title: *Veteran Employment Representative Location: Massachusetts-Lawrence - 420 Common Street Requisition ID: 250002H5