FISH & WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Career Center Consultant - Veterans Representative

Brunswick, Maine

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago

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About the role

The successful candidate will spend their time focused on connecting Maine's veteran population to good jobs.
Don't miss out on this opportunity, especially if you have prior experience in veteran services, vocational services, or career counseling, and/or business services.
Conduct outreach efforts, including off-site hours at locations where job seekers, specifically veterans, may spend time, including other veteran agencies.

Develop and conduct workshops.
Develop and negotiate training agreements for apprenticeship programs, internships, and on-the-job-training employment opportunities for employers/businesses.
Would you like to join a team of hardworking professionals who support Maine's workforce with an additional focus on veterans, eligible spouses of veterans, and businesses across Maine?
They will deliver workforce services to job-seeking veterans and businesses.

The training must be completed within 12 months of hire and will be considered work time for compensation purposes.
Transportation for regional travel will be required regularly and reimbursed at the State of Maine per-mile rate.
Statewide travel will be occasionally required.

Excellent communication skills.
Experience serving people with diverse backgrounds.
Experience serving military veterans.
Experience working with businesses and community organizations, particularly for workforce development purposes.
A high level of experience in Microsoft office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Experience using virtual platforms and understanding of virtual services.
Contact Information: Questions about this position should be directed to: Rene.L.Smith@Maine.gov
If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for.

Knowledge of job search strategies and workforce placement techniques.
Ability to assess individual skills, interests, and needs in relation to career opportunities.
Strong interview and consulting skills.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse customer base.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Holds self-accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
Determines objectives and sets priorities.
Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions.
Identifies and participates in learning opportunities.
Complies with established control systems and rules.

Conduct interviews, vocational assessments, and provide career guidance; coordinate support services; refer customers to programs or services; and make referrals to job openings.
Deliver business services to area employers in order to develop employment opportunities for customers.

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