Career Coaching: We offer individualized career coaching to help veterans identify their strengths, set career goals, and develop effective job search strategies. • Job Placement: Through our extensive network of employer partnerships, we connect veterans with meaningful job opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations. • Skills Development: We provide access to training programs and workshops designed to enhance veterans’ skills and prepare them for the demands of the civilian workforce. • Transition Planning: Our specialists work closely with veterans to create customized transition plans, outlining the steps needed for a smooth and successful transition. • Resource Provision: From resume writing assistance to interview preparation, we offer a wide range of resources to support veterans at every stage of their job search. • Networking Opportunities: We facilitate connections between veterans and industry professionals, peer support networks, and veteran support organizations to expand their pro

Author | Writing Children’s Books & MemoirCurrently writing three books that explore identity, family, and personal growth. The first children’s book, I Like What I Like, addresses the challenges of being a young African-American boy who connects more with his femininity than masculinity, based on my oldest son’s experience. The second children’s book, My Brother and Me Were Not the Same, highlights the relationship between two brothers with opposite personalities and how they love and support each other. I’m also working on my memoir, The First Forty, which chronicles my personal journey of transformation and growth over the first forty years of my life.”

This position is expected to perform these duties with a minimum of direct supervision:Works directly with customers by obtaining referral information Assists VR Counselors with interviewsMakes referrals for appointmentsCompletes the VR applications and assesses resourcesImplements necessary procedures to acquire additional information needed including vocational, psychological, and medical information Maintains ongoing contact with customers through review of customer records and field visits to determine case service statusConducts thorough search for customers where contact has been lost through all means known to the agencyCommunicates with vendors, staff, community rehabilitation providers, community/One Stop partners, and employers to expedite services for new and existing customersSchedules customer services identified in the Individual Plan for Employment (IPE) or case recordCoordinates necessary transportationAssist customers with purchasing of equipment, tools, supplies, clothing, licensesAssists counselor with job placement and follow-up services Assists counselor in identifying, and customer in obtaining comparable benefitsObtains third party refunds and reimbursementsProcesses automated case service expenditures in accordance with state and federal regulations and policiesProvides administrative support and/or technical assistance to professional staff such as:processing datacorrespondenceroutine technical reports to aid in the completion of casework and to facilitate caseload managementdocuments activities in customer case recordresponds to routine community inquiries and participates in community education and job fairs and other assigned activities

Conducts interviews of Veterans and/or their dependents and widows and advises them of their rights under Veterans benefits acts. Provides referrals to other agencies to help meet the needs of the clients that cannot be met by the Veterans benefits act. Monitors progress of such referrals to insure services are coordinated and received.Provides assistance to Veterans and dependents in the preparation and follow-up of applications for State and Federal benefits including home loans.Provides assistance to Veterans and dependents in accessing all Social Services within the community and the region.Provides assistance and/or files claims for Veterans' benefits. Monitors all claims filed to assure compliance with all State and Federal law.Establishes and maintains law or client files. Develops and maintains professional relationships with local agencies serving Veterans including: Veterans Administration, Senior and Disabled Services, Adult and Family Services.

Manage the staffing process, including onboardingDevelop training materials and performance management programs to help ensure employees understand their job responsibilitiesCreate a compensation strategy for all employees based on market research and pay surveys; keeps the strategy up to dateInvestigate employee issues and conflicts and brings them to resolutionEnsure the organization’s compliance with local, state and federal regulationsUse performance management tools to provide guidance and feedback to teamEnsure all company HR policies are applied consistentlyMaintain company organization charts and employee directoryPartner with management to ensure strategic HR goals are aligned with business initiativesMaintain HR systems and processesConduct performance and salary reviewsProvide support and guidance to HR staffAnalyze trends in compensation and benefitsDesign and implement employee retention strategiesMaintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures, preparing payroll, controlling correspondence, designing filing systems, reviewing and approving supply requisitions, and assigning and monitoring clerical functions.Provides historical reference by defining procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records.Maintains office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement.Designs and implements office policies by establishing standards and procedures, measuring results against standards, and making necessary adjustments.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Provides industrial security support to ensure adherence of security procedures and requirements of the National Industrial Security Program Manual (NISPOM). Utilizes JPAS for visits (incoming and outgoing) including badge check-in and check-out procedures Responsible for maintaining document control in accordance with security policies and procedures Maintains security files and/or files containing security sensitive information May be responsible for maintenance of DD Form 254 s.Responsible for the duplication and/or destruction of security sensitive information Assists with security portion of new hire orientation by conducting briefs on corporate security policies.Obtains, submits, and safeguards clearance applications for new employees. Monitors security procedures; ensures compliance with all aspects of the program including personnel, physical and administrative security systems and procedures. Develops and implements security procedures in coordination with government agencies and management personnel.

Managed the administration of Navy-wide exams for over 200 personnel, ensuring all prerequisites were met before testing. Acted as a liaison between the base Navy ESO and candidates, coordinating scheduling, verifying identification, and ensuring compliance with exam requirements. Tracked no-shows and prepared reports for submission to the Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC). Administered exams and handled the secure processing and return of completed tests, maintaining high levels of accuracy and efficiency

Administers command legal services in military law. Provides administrative and technical assistance in courts martial, investigations, administrative boards and personal affairs.

Review and analyze personnel backgrounds and history for clearance, violations, and/or risk assessments. Conduct security trainings and evaluate staff processes and procedures for security risks. Maintain and update security files.