Case Manager/Employment Specialist (Helping Veterans Find Employment)

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc. (VRSI) has a full-time Employment Specialist position available in our Eau Claire office.

The Employment Specialist is responsible for performing the day-to-day delivery of reintegration services for Veterans who are at risk of losing housing. The Employment Specialist will work closely with Veterans to ensure the service reflects the veteran’s needs, abilities, and employment goals. They will coach, support, and monitor Veterans in the initial stages of employment and maintain relations with employers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Case Management

Source Job Openings

Securing Employment for Clients

Case Note Writing

Resume Writing

File and Records Management

Community Outreach with service providers and employers

Building and maintaining relationships with employers and resources

Coach and Prepare Candidates for Interviews

Individual Employment Planning

Manage social media grant accounts

Creating and Maintaining Corporate Spreadsheets

Audit Document

Assist with Standard Operating Procedures

Multitask and Prioritize Projects by Importance or Deadlines

Any other task as needed by Lead, Regional Lead and/or Program Manager

Bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online

Creating and Maintaining Corporate Spreadsheets

Preparing Financial Statements

Monthly Reconciliations

Onboarding New Hires

Support to Program Managers and Administrative Assistants

Audit Financial Transactions and Documents

Assist with Standard Operating Procedures

Multitask and Prioritize Projects by Importance or Deadlines

Completing Tasks assigned by regional lead to assist as needed.

Auditing office files, reports, and other documents as need to ensure compliance with DOLVETS standards

Attention to detail is needed to be successful in this position.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Associate degree in business, Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related field.

Minimum of one (1) year of related experience in job development, recruiting, or counseling.

Use of personal vehicle for outreach with mileage reimbursement

Must work independently and as a team member.

Excellent writing, counseling, and communication skills.

Business skills to conduct job searches.

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Other Valuable Experience:

Veteran

Military

Veteran Services

Social Work

Case Work

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday (0800-1630 or 0830-1700)

Hourly Rate:

$18.00 - $23.00 based on experience

Company Benefits:

11 Paid Company Holidays.

40 Hours of Sick Time after 90 days of employment.

Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year of employment.

SIMPLE IRA after 1 year of employment.

This position does not offer medical, dental or vision benefits.

Applications & Interviews:

Applications will remain open until all positions are filled.

Interviews will take place via Teams.