Workforce Devl Spec I

Workforce Development Specialist I - DVOP (Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program.  The Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning (DWDAL) is accepting applications from qualified candidates for Workforce Development Specialist I to function as a Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist (DVOP. This list will be used to fill current and future vacancies in other local offices. 

Please be advised that frequent travel may be required and a State vehicle may not always be available. Reimbursement for use of personal vehicle will apply according to the State travel policy.

TO WORK WITH ELIGIBLE VETERANS, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE PERSONS WHO HAVE SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT (SBE) TO RESOLVE THEIR EMPLOYMENT NEEDS. PROVIDES INTENSIVE SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS, AND ELIGIBLE SPOUSES AS DEFINED IN TITLE 38 UNITED STATES CODE (USC), PARAGRAPH 4103A(A). THE GOAL IS TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND SPOUSES TO OBTAIN OR RETAIN EMPLOYMENT LEADING TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. IN ADDITION ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE SPOUSES MUST MEET THE DEFINITION OF AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A SIGNIFICANT BARRIER TO EMPLOYMENT (SBE), OR ARE MEMBERS OF A VETERAN POPULATION IDENTIFIED BY THE SECRETARY UNDER TITLE 38 U.S.C. 4103A(A)(1)(C) AS ELIGIBLE FOR DVOP SERVICES, AS EXPLAINED IN SEPARATE GUIDANCE FROM DOL.

Provides intensive services to eligible veterans, and eligible spouses as defined in title 38 united states code (USC), paragraph 4103a(a). The goal is to assist eligible veterans and spouses to obtain or retain employment leading to self-sufficiency

In addition, eligible veterans and eligible spouses must meet the definition of an individual with a significant barrier to employment (SBE), or are members of a veteran population identified by the secretary under title 38 U.S.C. 4103a(a)(1)(c) as eligible for DVOP services, as explained in separate guidance from dol.

Provides services to job seekers by assessing their skills, and needs using the automated system to complete, review, and update customer registration.

Identifying potential job matches of job seeker skills with job qualifications. 

Referring qualified job seekers to job openings by utilizing the automated system.

Sharing labor market information with customers to enable informed decisions on labor trends and economic conditions.

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One year of case management experience in the field of workforce development delivering a wide range of career services to special and targeted populations of job seekers. Case management duties are defined as taking job orders, conducting job-ready interviews, registering job applicants, verifying job referrals, conducting vocational placements, performing unemployment adjudications or appraising job applicants for employability.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer with active-duty military recruiting experience or career counseling experience on a year-by-year basis for the required education and experience. 

Six (6) months professional resume writing and reviewing experience
Prior case management experience

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. 

*Resumes are not acceptable and not considered in the selection process*

Online application process is strongly preferred.  However, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

 Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendum may be mailed to:

Department of Labor Office of Human Resources

Attention: 23-001659-0002 Mrs. Maker 

1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100

Baltimore, MD 21201 

Linnea.Maker2@maryland.gov

The MD State Application Form can be found online. If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland Department of Labor at 410-230-6300. 

Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status