VT WFW Employment Specialist

GBX Consultants, Inc. is accepting resumes for a full-time Employment Specialist. The Employment Specialist primary role of the Employment Specialist is to support the Vermont Work for Warriors program by identifying Vermont National Guard members, Veterans, Reservists, Service Members, and their families who are eligible for assistance. The Employment Specialist provides information about available benefits and resources and connects individuals and families with appropriate sources of support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet with identified unemployed or underemployed National Guardsmen, Reservists, Veterans and spouses.
• Service the information conduit for employment assistance, and resources pre-, during, and post mobilization events, and the soldier lifecycle.
• Provide career support, development, and maintenance of civilian based careers, specific services to include résumé writing assistance, LinkedIn assistance, and interview skills coaching.
• Collect and review employment assessments monthly to identify client employability status and develop an individualized plan to strengthen the individual’s career and employment opportunities.
• Conduct after referral surveys.
• Conduct telephonic intake through the 888 number and submit referrals to the appropriate office, agency, or organization based on individual needs.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date Unit Point of Contact (POC) database within each respective area of responsibility.
• Coordinate participation in unit training events, including scheduling attendance and conducting both group and individual briefings.
• Participate in community partner events by providing resource tables, outreach support, and informational briefings.
• Actively engage with local businesses to expand the employment network.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in human resources, counseling, communications or related field. Bachelors degree preferred.
• Must have at least two years of experience in career counseling, recruiting, or human resources.
• Proven expertise in resume writing, LinkedIn profile, optimization, and interview skills coaching.
• Ability to independently conduct outreach to local businesses and negotiate employment partnerships and MOUs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. EOE/Vet/Disabled