<p>The work we do matters!</p> <p>Hiring Agency:</p> <p>Labor - Agency 23</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Omaha, NE</p> <p>Hiring Rate:</p> <p>$22.140</p> <p>Job Posting:</p> <p>JR2025-00017960 Veterans Reemployment Coordinator (Open)</p> <p>Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):</p> <p>07-30-2025</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Nebraska's veterans? The Nebraska Department of Labor is seeking a motivated, community-minded professional to serve as a Veterans Reemployment Coordinator in a unique consolidated role combining duties of both the Local Veterans' Employment Representative (LVER) and the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist.</p> <p>The role supports both employer engagement and direct service to veterans-especially those facing barriers to employment. This person must be extremely self-motivated, proactive, and a real go-getter-someone who thrives in a fast-paced, independent role and takes initiative to support both veterans and employers. They must be able to build strong, trusting relationships with both job seekers and businesses and be comfortable engaging with a wide range of individuals.</p> <p>The ideal candidate will be a U.S. military veteran who is passionate about connecting others with resources, building relationships with employers, and delivering strong case management support.</p> <p>Look at what we have to offer!</p> <ul> <li>13 paid holidays </li><li>Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately </li><li>Military leave </li><li>156% state-matched retirement </li><li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>Employee assistance program </li><li>79% employer paid health insurance plans </li><li>Dental and vision insurance plans </li><li>Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy </li><li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government </li><li>Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State </li><li>Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service </li><li>Training and Development based on your career aspirations </li><li>Fun, inviting teammates </li><li>A safe and secure environment </li></ul> <p>What You'll Be Doing:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Provide individualized career services to eligible veterans and spouses, including assessments, resume help, interview coaching, and vocational guidance.</p> </li><li> <p>Develop and maintain an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) to assist veterans with barriers to employment.</p> </li><li> <p>Build relationships with local employers to advocate for hiring veterans and promote services available through the American Job Center.</p> </li><li> <p>Facilitate employer outreach visits, presentations, and veteran-specific job fairs.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with partner agencies, training providers, and community organizations to support holistic veteran employment outcomes.</p> </li><li> <p>Accurately document services in NEworks, ensuring compliance with JVSG and federal reporting requirements.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in training and stay current with regulations and best practices related to veteran employment and workforce development.</p> </li></ul> <p>Location: This is an on-site position located at 5752 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE.</p> <p>Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Monday - Friday</p> <p>Requirements / Qualifications:</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework or training in social/behavioral sciences, counseling, business, public administration, education, marketing, or a related field; or experience in client development and case management including interviewing, research, and direct customer service.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in human resources, behavioral science, business administration, communication, education, marketing, or related field. Experience working with workforce development programs, including WIOA, VETS, or DOL grants, working with individuals who face employment barriers; working in outreach, recruiting, sales, or employer engagement. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.</p> <p>Other: MUST BE A VETERAN OF MILITARY SERVICE. Preference will be given in this order: 1) Qualified service-connected disabled Veteran; 2) Qualified eligible veteran. To verify veteran status, the DD214 and other necessary paperwork needs to be submitted with the application. Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.</p> <p>Knowledge, skills, and abilities</p> <p>Knowledge of: Veteran-specific services and benefits; workforce development programs, including WIOA, VETS, or DOL grants; equal opportunity laws; vocational counseling or career guidance; employment trends and labor market information; case management interviewing procedures and techniques; developing and designing training programs; typical office computer systems; Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), SharePoint, Google Docs; NEworks or similar case management systems.</p> <p>Skilled in: Public speaking or communicating with an audience; relationship-building skills; presenting information clearly using various media, strong case and time management skills.</p> <p>Ability to: Plan and organize work; communicate to disseminate information to a diverse group of people; promote/market/present services to groups of individuals; follow instructions; interact with clients, employers and the public; administer tests and measurements; conduct evaluations; create presentations; manage multiple programs; manage and document detailed case notes; learn and apply agency rules, policies and procedures; maintain appropriate, professional working relationships with the public, coworkers and management; maintain regular and reliable attendance.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.</p> <p>Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Statement</p> <p>The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.</p> <p>Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.</p>