Reemployment Coordinator - Veterans' Representative

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The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Labor - Agency 23 Location: Columbus, NE Hiring Rate: $22.140 Job Posting: JR2026-00026610 Reemployment Coordinator - Veterans' Representative (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 06-11-2026 Job Description: Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals in your community? If you are a veteran of military service, join the Nebraska Department of Labor in connecting individuals to employment success as a Reemployment Coordinator - Veterans' Representative. You will help create opportunities for fellow Nebraskans by developing and promoting Career Center services to job seekers, employers, and partners. We are looking for an individual who has a strong desire to help others and enjoys daily challenges and variety. If this sounds like you...apply today! Applicants must be a Veteran of military service and need to submit the DD214 form and other necessary paperwork to the application. Here's what we have to offer! - 13 paid holidays - Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately - Military leave - 156% state-matched retirement - Tuition reimbursement - Employee assistance program - 79% employer paid health insurance plans - Dental and vision insurance plans - Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government - Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State - Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service - Training and Development based on your career aspirations Examples of Work P erform case management of clients. Research and recommend clients for intensive and various training services including Re-Employment Services, Workfare, Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Rapid Response, Veterans and Workforce Investment Act (WIA) which requires in-depth case management and vocational guidance. Screen applicants for eligibility for partner programs and utilizes vocational guidance tools to assist applicants with core intensive services; work closely with partners in coordinating services of mutual clients. Perform job search/matching activities for employers and applicants including registration, job referrals and job development. Administer assessment instruments (tests, surveys, etc.) and other planning tools; interpret results and counsel clients. Utilize various means of technology to provide needed data. Conduct presentations and perform out-reach activities through membership on various advisory boards, committees, and community organizations. Perform data entry and retrieval activities for various programs as necessary. Location: 3100 23rd St., Suite 22, Columbus, NE (on-site) Work Schedule: 8am- 5pm; Monday - Friday Requirements / Qualifications: 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. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in human resources, behavioral science, business administration, communication, education or marketing. Spanish/English bilingual skills desired but not required. Other: MUST BE A VETERAN OF MILITARY SERVICE (per 38 U.S.C. 4103A and 4104 federal requirements). 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. Knowledge, skills, and abilities Knowledge of: State and federal employment security laws; Veterans programs; equal opportunity laws; vocational counseling or career guidance; 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 other GeoSolution software; Management Information Systems. Skill in: public speaking or communicating with an audience; presenting information clearly using various media, strong case management skills. 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; learn and apply agency rules, policies and procedures; maintain appropriate, professional working relationships with the public, coworkers and management; maintain regular and reliable att