*This position is open to Veterans of the U.S. armed forces only. *

Veteran Employment Services within the division of Workforce Development (WDD) at the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is seeking a self-motivated and highly skilled individual to fill an Accelerated Credentialing to Employment (ACE) Employment Specialist position. They will do a great deal of outreach to area employers,members of the Active Component,actively drilling members of the National Guard and Reserve and their respective spouses. The position focus is to assist our qualifying customers in overcoming barriers to employment or better employment by assisting them in attaining certifications,licenses using their military training and or experience,or by assisting them with short-term training and other programs and services with in DWS. ACE Outreach Specialists also reach out and sustain relationships with Veteran Service Organizations,local clergy and non-profit organizations,and other partner agencies to find customers that may need or could utilize DWS services. In addition to those areas of focus this position will have a focus on local Veteran homeless population and recently released incarcerated Veterans as they transition.  

Principal Duties: The ACE Outreach Specialist performs the following tasks:

• Helping Utah Veterans,currently serving service members and spouses overcome barriers to employment by assisting with job search techniques,resume writing,work readiness and interviewing skills identifying and translating skills and training obtained through military service to civilian careers.
• Assisting and maintaining relationships through partnerships and employers with emphasis on our state homeless Veteran population and those incarcerated Veterans recently or preparing to be released.

The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for this position is someone who:

• Is a Veteran. A copy of your DD-214 must be uploaded to the application. 
• Has working knowledge of the Active Component,National Guard and Reserve and their unique missions and organizations.
• Has a good understanding of Workforce Development Division (WDD) programs to include Accelerated Credentialing to Employment,WIOA,Connections and the DOL/JVSG Grant.
• Has 3+ years case management experience.
• Has 3+ years dedicated outreach working with Veteran Service Organizations,non-profit,employers,local or state agencies or clergies that assist with employment,homelessness and/or incarcerated Veterans.
• Is willing to work some nights,weekends and holidays when required.
• Is willing to travel up to 10%,including some overnight travel.
• Possesses a valid State of Utah Driver's License.
• Exercises articulate communication skills and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Can create Veteran,Education and Community Partnerships geared towards significant numbers of Veteran/Spouse job seekers registering on jobs.utah.gov and/or an increase in Veteran,currently serving military members,and spouse employment.

Why You Should Join Our Team Besides working with an agency that is dedicated to helping the citizens of Utah,you will receive great health and retirement benefits. We also provide generous paid time off and flexible work schedules for a positive work-life balance. Click here{target="blank"} to view a summary of benefits we offer. The Agency The mission of Workforce Services is to strengthen Utah s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providi ng services to individuals and families in need. Today,more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs,meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses,administering temporary assistance,and providing economic data and analysis. Through collaborative approach,the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty,homelessness,affordable housing,supporting refugees,helping rural communities,serving veterans and individuals with disabilities,and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services,click here{target="blank"}.