[**[LOCATION: [Joplin Job Center located at 730 South Wall Ave, Joplin, MO 64801

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1. Employee is required to travel and attend a one-time, week-long, out-of-state veteran specific training within the first 12 months of employment. The Department will arrange and cover applicable travel/lodging expenses.
2. On a weekly basis, up to 50% of work time the employee shall travel within the assigned service counties to conduct outreach to labor unions, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and veterans organizations. This will generally consist of day travel with occasional overnight travel. Must have a valid Missouri Drivers license.

[*[Why youll love working for this Department: [[You will be joining a Department committed to a culture of TEAMWORK to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through COLLABORATION with partners and stakeholders, embody ACCOUNTABILITY through trust and professionalism, and embrace WORK-LIFE BALANCE by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time. While working at DHEWD you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future! Join us as we pursue our vision of Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success.

[[Interested candidates should:[ Apply at [MO Careers[. [Position is open until filled.

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• Provide case management and intensive services to veterans and eligible spouses who have significant barriers to employment and to TSMs interested in and participating in the Career Skills Program.
• Conduct regional outreach activities to locate veterans through contacts with local veterans organizations, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other State Agencies such as Missouri Veteran's Commission, Vocational Rehabilitation and other institutions that serve veterans. (On site visits required throughout the area of responsibility)
• Consult and coordinate with other appropriate representatives of Federal, State, and local programs for the purpose of developing maximum linkages to promote employment opportunities and assistance for veterans with significant barriers to employment. Communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with federal CSP coordinators.
• Develop outreach programs in cooperation with appropriate Department of Veterans Affairs personnel engaged in providing counseling or rehabilitation services, with educational institutions, and with employers in order to maximize assistance to disabled veterans who have completed or are participating in a vocational rehabilitation program. (On site visits required throughout the area of responsibility)
• Provide vocational guidance or vocational counseling services, or both, to veterans, eligible spouses, and TSMs with respect to selection of and changes in vocations and vocational adjustment.
• Assure veterans, eligible spouses, and TSMs are aware of other programs for veterans, such as those available through Missouri's Department of Education.
• Work with partners to maximize opportunities for veterans and ensure veterans are given priority access to Department of Labor programs.

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