[Building a Stronger Montana] *Note: Employees for the State of Montana must reside within Montana.* *In order to qualify for this position, you must be one of the following: * *• Qualified service-connected disabled veterans.* *• Qualified eligible veterans, or* *• Qualified eligible persons, as defined in Title 38, United States Code, Section 4101(5). * *In order to be considered for this role, sufficient documentation proving one of the above criteria must be received by the closing date of this posting and emailed to DLIapps@mt.gov. * ** *MISSION STATEMENT:* Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity. *DLI CORE VALUES:* * Responsiveness * Respect * Integrity * Excellence<> * Cohesiveness It's about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI here. Watch this short video to see why people love working for DLI:DLI Employee Testimonials *BENEFITS:* Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains, waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs, rodeos, and theaters. Read more about our great statehere. See our other incredible benefitshere. These are some of our benefits just to name a few: * Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework may be available within the state of Montana. * 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays. * Military leave: You’ll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay. * Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises. * Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP - click hereto learn more. * Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan - clickhereto learn more. * Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% - 9.07% of your annual salary. A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. – Clickhereto learn more. * Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click hereto learn more! * Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth. * State employee discounts at various businesses across the state. *This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) *JOB DUTIES:* The Disabled Veteran Outreach Coordinator (DVOP) will serve our area’s disabled veterans, providing intensive services and facilitating job placement to meet the employment and training needs of veterans, prioritizing service to disabled veterans, other disabled veterans, and other categories of veterans. As a Disabled Veteran’s Outreach Specialist/Workforce Consultant you will: * Conduct both in-person and digital outreach to reach veterans effectively. * Collaborate with community partners to expand employment opportunities. * Provide outcome-based, client-specific services to a socio-economically diverse population and cultures. * Deliver specialized employment services and access to supportive programs for those experiencing severe barriers to employment. * Build relationships with businesses, education, economic development, and other community partners. *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES:* If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities: * Basic workforce development concepts, case management, and knowledge of local social service agencies and community resources. * Skill in creating networks of people and agencies. * Interviewing others to obtain information and insight. * Helping others identify and achieve goals. * Assisting people who are struggling personally or professionally to access assistance. * Accurately and timely data entry of notes. * Interact positively with a variety of personalities and socio-economic populations. *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* Your preparation for this opportunity could include a combination of relevant experiences including a degree in a field such as business, public administration, social work, non and a year of related experience or possibly even no degree but 5 years of relevant experience that has prepared you for this opportunity. *Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered. *In order to qualify for this position, you must be one of the following: * *• Qualified service-connected disabled veterans.* *• Qualified eligible veterans, or* *• Qualified eligible persons, as defined in Title 38, United States Code, Section 4101(5).* ***Documents supporting the requirements listed above must be received by the closing date and emailed to DLIapps@mt.gov*** *HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:* A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application, but the application will not be scored or reviewed. Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process. *Tip:*When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as “RELEVANT” or we will be unable to view your documents. *Required application materials:* * *Cover Letter*- In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position. * *Resume*- include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment. Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application. All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents. If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office. **Title:** *Disabled Veteran's Outreach Program/Workforce Consultant* **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25140179*