Job No: 543610
Work Type: Full-time
Location: MESA
Categories: Social Work/Human Services
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.
LOCAL VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REPRESENTATIVE
Job Location:
Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Workforce Solutions Administration (WSA)
1001 West Southern Avenue, Mesa, Arizona 85210
Posting Details:
Salary: $23.1011/ hourly ($48,050.28 annually)
Grade: 18
Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received
Qualified Eligible Veterans/Qualified Disabled Veterans are encouraged to apply!
Job Summary:
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES, please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nik5MiXqOV8) to view 'Our DES' video. Come join the DES Team!
The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) with the Workforce Solutions Administration (WSA). This position is responsible for providing a wide range of recruitment-related services to engage, assess, advise, and assist Arizona businesses in meeting their workforce needs. Services are provided through 1:1 or group interactions and will include client facing, virtual/digital, and/or telephonic means. Services provided are tailored to each clients unique needs and may include one or more programs within the Administration and may focus on specialized populations depending on assignment.
Depending on program served, must be willing and able to work in correctional facilities such as: state/federal prison, parole/probation offices, and/or post release residential centers; housing or farm locations; rural remote areas of the state; and working outside of traditional 8-5 work hours.
Job Duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Acts as the voice of the business customer by supporting employment counselors and career advisors with an understanding of current and emerging workforce needs to effectively prepare and match job seekers with our business client's employment opportunities utilizing in-person meetings.
Uses databases to document the continuous client relationship management services in detail. Evaluates and filters data to identify trends, gaps, and best practices.
Partners with local area business service team members to meet local employer needs and prevent duplication of efforts.
Attends training required by program assignment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge in:
Effective recruitment, retention and workforce development methodologies applicable to businesses.
Social, cultural and economic conditions that impact the populations and area(s) served.
Special needs of minority groups and disadvantaged persons.
Basic research, data gathering and interpretation and problem-solving techniques.
Event planning and management, including communication and collaboration with key partners.
Skill in:
Customer service, teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal communication.
Written and verbal communication, including public speaking and presenting.
Small, medium, and large-sized business marketing strategies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google, data base systems, and computers.
Ability to:
Learn & apply applicable Federal and State laws, regulations and procedures, to include Department of Labor (DOL), DES, Department of Corrections, and Department of Administration rules, policies, and procedures.
Assess and communicate business workforce needs to the ARIZONA@WORK or applicable system talent pipelines, including employment counselors, career counselors, and educational organizations, such as those on the Eligible Training Providers List (ETPL).
Use Labor Market Information, in-demand industry, occupation and job seeker data to advise and assist businesses in meeting workforce needs.
Selective Preference(s):
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
As required by 38 U.S.C. § 4103A(b), state agencies are required to follow a specific preference order when filling positions: First, qualified service-connected disabled veterans, as defined by 38 U.S.C. § 4211 (3). Second, qualified eligible veterans, as defined by 38 U.S.C. § 4211 (4).
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Bilingual Spanish/English speaking.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
Must pass a secondary background check conducted by Maricopa County and have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued to obtain badge access to Maricopa County ARIZONA@WORK locations (Local Workforce Development Areas).
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Travel will be required for State business. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on State business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on State business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code [A.A.C.] R2-10-207.11).
Benefits:
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)
Retirement :
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.
Contact Us:
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Liz Alarcon at (480) 521-0391 or email LizbethAlarcon@azdes.gov.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting (480) 521-0391 or emailing LizbethAlarcon@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
