Title: Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist (Danville) #03450

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $44,192 - $52,356

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Location: DANVILLE

Agency Website: https://www.virginiaworks.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Assists unemployed and employed disabled veterans, special disabled veterans and other eligible persons (e.g., spouses) who seek agency services to overcome significant barriers to employment (SBE) as defined in the most current Veteran Program Letter (VPL) issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) and obtain suitable employment; provides individualized career services to veterans identified with SBEs; addresses employment needs and facilitate placement into a suitable position; makes personal visits to meet with clients and employers; conducts interviews and offers an array of services; and networks and develops relationships with community providers to locate and assist veterans who would otherwise not be able to access a One-Stop facility (e.g., those in homeless shelters, state hospitals, Veterans’ Centers, half-way houses, and/or other community-based facilities).

This position is designated as a mobile worker role and involves travel across the Commonwealth to deliver services to workforce centers. Overnight or extended travel may be required based on the business need.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of career counseling, interviewing, and job placement principles and techniques, community resources, counseling services, social programs and veteran issues and services. Demonstrated strong customer service, case management, and computer skills (Microsoft Office or comparable software programs). Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing (e.g., conducting interviews and training, exchanging information with clients and partner staff, and preparing reports and training materials); assessing and matching client skills to open positions; working with clients in crisis to discover needs and enhance employable skills; motivate clients to achieve established goals and objectives; work independently; remain objective, non-judgmental and focused; meet deadlines; prepare and manage file documentation; and apply agency program standards and procedures.

Additional Considerations

Experience working with agency programs; veteran’s affairs and services; and/or federal or state employment and training programs.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. Is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.
Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.

Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. DWDA does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.
Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume).

You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

The DWDA does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.
NOTICE: DWDA will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Virginia Works (Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement) is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Language assistance services are available and free of charge. TTY/Virginia Relay 711

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

DWDA values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

Email: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.