Veterans Outreach and Recovery Coordinator Project Position

State of Wisconsin Division of Personnel Management
US - Nebraska - Grant
December 18, 2024
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IntroductionWisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) has an opening for a project position serving as a Human Services Program Coordinator (Veterans Outreach and Recovery Coordinator). This position will work as part of the Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program (VORP) within its assigned region and assist with referring area veterans to available services.

This is a project position and is scheduled to end June 30, 2025. Project positions are eligible for benefits including health insurance, but the incumbent does not attain permanent civil service status.

Current Regional Vacancies Region 1 - Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, and Rock Counties

The position's headquarter city will be located within its assigned region and based on the selected candidate's location. When applying please be sure to select ALL counties in the assigned region. To view the assigned regions for each VORP position, please refer to the regional map below. Click on the map for an expanded view.

WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package , this includes paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package also includes:

Substantial leave time including at least 3. 5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits .
An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

Employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness . To learn more about the total value of the benefits available to employees, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator . Watch this video to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce .

Position Summary

These positions serve as WDVA Regional Program Coordinators, providing a vast array of support services for Wisconsin veterans and their families throughout each position's assigned region. The incumbents conduct outreach support in the form of case management to veterans, ensuring connection to continual and effective treatment. These positions provide life sustaining and betterment resources to veterans and their families which may include behavioral health, housing, and employment resources.

The incumbents of these positions also provide liaison support to community and government organizations which serve Wisconsin's veteran population; promoting veterans' benefits to maximize delivery to Wisconsin veterans. Other duties include attending events such as workshops, town hall meetings, stand-downs, and benefit fairs.

For reference see a full copy of the position description .

Salary Information

The starting pay rate for this Human Services Program Coordinator position is between $25. 00 and $30. 00 an hour ($52,000 and $62,400 annually). Current state employees' pay will be based on the provisions in the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan. This classification is in Pay Schedule 07, Pay Range 04.

Job Details

WDVA will conduct criminal background checks prior to an offer of hire.

Due to the nature of this position's duties, the work location may at times include confinement facilities such as jails and/or prison facilities as well as facilities that serve homeless populations.

This position will require frequent travel primarily within the assigned region which may necessitate driving and/or working in remote areas. This position may also periodically work evening and weekend hours.

The incumbent must possess or be eligible to obtain a valid Wisconsin driver's license prior to appointment and meet and maintain the standards for driving a state vehicle according to fleet management policies .

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i. e. , a citizen or national of the U. S. , a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U. S. without sponsorship) at the time of application. The WDVA does not sponsor work or student visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Qualifications

In their application materials, minimally qualified applicants will provide details on their experience with:

Providing program outreach (e. g. , initiate face-to-face meetings with clients, identify outreach opportunities, organize events, distribute program resources, etc. ); and
Conducting case management (e. g. , work with clients on service referrals, perform initial client screening, maintain case management records, etc. ).

Well-qualified applicants will also have experience providing liaison support between organizations.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service . A current resume and letter of qualifications must be attached to the online application.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here .

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability rating are eligible for non-competitive appointments. If you meet this eligibility criteria, please send a letter of qualifications, resume, DD-214 (honorable discharge), and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Questions can be directed to Kevin Roberts at . @wi. gov or (608) #-#.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until the needs of the department are met.

Applications received by 11:59 p. m. CST on January 27, 2025 will be included in the next review of application materials. Applications after that point will be reviewed until the needs of the department are met.

This is a re-announcement. If you have previously applied, you do not need to reapply.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

Veterans Outreach and Recovery Coordinator Project Position

Veterans Outreach and Recovery Coordinator Project Position

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