VETERANS' CAREER COACH - DISABLED VETERANS' OUTREACH PROGRAM (VCC-DVOP)

Job Requisition ID :   51087

Closing Date : 11 / 07 / 2025

​Agency :   Department of Employment Security

Class Title :  VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REP I - 47701

Skill Option :   Qualified Veteran

Bilingual Option :   None

Salary : Anticipated starting salary $4,954 monthly; Full range $4,954 - $6,894 monthly

Job Type : Salaried

Category :  Full Time

County : Will

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code :   RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

Merit Comp Code :

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement / labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as a Veterans' Career Coach - Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (VCC-DVOP). Responsibilities include performing professional level duties in the areas of veterans' outreach, coordination of employment workshops, work history assessment, vocational guidance, employment planning, employability services, referrals and job placement . Individuals in this position will also conduct a variety of outreach activities to promote services available to disabled veterans and other persons eligible for assistance under the Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) and engage with organizations serving DVOP eligible populations, such as veterans' organizations, workforce partners, employers and community-based organizations. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who has experience providing employment services and extensive knowledge of veterans’ needs and community resources available to veterans. IDES offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of Illinois employers and job seekers.

Only veterans are eligible for this position. Veterans registered with Central Management Services (CMS) will be considered for Veteran Preference. To ensure your Veteran Preference status is considered for State of Illinois employment, please visit Illinois' Veterans Outreach Program ( https : / / careers.illinois.gov / employment-resources / vetsopgm / vop-self-service.html ) for more information on how to register or verify your status.

Essential Functions

• Under general supervision, serves as a Veterans’ Career Coach - Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (VCC-DVOP) for the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) for an assigned area
• Provides general and individualized career and training related services, including but not limited to vocational guidance and employment planning, and facilitates placements to meet employment needs for assigned Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) eligible agency clients
• Conducts a variety of outreach activities to promote services available to Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program ( DVOP) eligible agency clients, improve quality of referrals of DVOP eligible persons to the agency and expand incoming client referral networks through engagement with organizations serving DVOP eligible populations
• Functions as a case manager for participants in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Chapter 31 program, also known as the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program, and other veterans’ training programs
• Establishes and / or maintains various reports, agency records and other information pertaining to the provision of employment services to veterans using systems including but not limited to the Illinois Labor Exchange System
• Keeps abreast of policies, procedures, regulations, systems and best practices related to the Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) and providing services to veterans
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

IMPORTANT NOTE : Any candidate for these positions shall be deemed to have met and satisfied examination admission requirements if the candidate served in the armed forces of the United States during times of hostilities with a foreign country and was honorably discharged therefrom due to a combat-related disability.  (330 ILCS 50 / 1)

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Employment Security’s (IDES) mission is to serve Illinois workers and employers to the best of our ability and to use our knowledge of the Illinois workforce to inform sound policy decision making.  IDES encourages economic growth and stability in Illinois by providing vital Employment Services to Illinois residents and employers, analyzing and disseminating actionable Labor Market Information, and administering Unemployment Insurance programs.

Work Hours : Monday-Friday 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm

Work Location : 250 N Chicago St, Joliet, Illinois, 60432

Posting Group : Social Services

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources :

State employees : Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees : on Illinois.jobs2web.com  – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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