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Veterans’ Program Staff Training Roles, Responsibilities & Programs
Veterans’ Program Staff TrainingRoles, Responsibilities & Programs
Objectives
Awareness of the Veterans’ Program Mission
Comprehension of Veterans’ Staff Roles & Responsibilities
Awareness of U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (USDOL/VETS) Expectations
Awareness of Organizational Relationships
Awareness of Additional Veterans Programs
References
Title 38, United States Code Section 101(2)
(38 U.S.C. 101(2)); 38 U.S.C.; 38 U.S.C.,
Chapters 41 and 42
Jobs for Veterans Act (JVA) – P.L. 107-288
Veterans’ Program Letter No. 07-10 (Refocused Roles DVOP/LVER)
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To promote and maximize the employment of Florida's
veterans, especially veterans with barriers
to employment, utilizing the complete menu of One-Stop
Career Center resources.
DEO Veterans Program Mission
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USDOL/VETS funded programs are those authorized under Title 38, as amended by P.L. 107-288 and through the Jobs for Veterans Act (JVA)
Offer a noncompetitive Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program to eligible veterans
Offer competitive grants for veterans with special needs
Provide Veterans’ program monitoring and training through service reporting,
desk audit tool, and Technical Assistance Visits to provide guidance
USDOL VETS Overview
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Florida’s Veterans Employment Program is Jointly managed by DEO and Regional Workforce Boards
Local Veterans’ Employment Representatives (LVERs) and Disabled Veteran Outreach Program specialists (DVOPs) fill a particular niche in the overall set of services for Veterans and should be used to provide specialized services
Roles and Responsibilities
Contract
•Policy•Chartering
• Funding Agreements• Financial Monitoring• Budget Approval
• State Plan Approval• Performance Oversight
Jobs for Vets State Grant
•Memorandums of Understanding•Notice of Financial Award•Program & Financial Monitoring•Performance Contracts & Oversight
Organizational Relationships
LVER
Outreach to Employers
Training & Employment Services for Veterans
Preparing QuarterlyManager’s Reports
DVOP
Intensive Services(Case Management)
Outreach to Veterans
Full Range of Employment &Training Services to Veterans
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*Service Providers**Training Providers*
*One-Stop Career Centers*
Workforce Services
•Local Policies•Day to Day Duties•Performance Oversight
•Functional Supervision•Program Monitoring•Grant Compliance
•Plan Approval•Budget Approval
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Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staff focus on providing intensive services to veterans with priority to Special Disabled, Disabled veterans and other eligible veterans.
DVOP staff will facilitate services to veterans with barriers to employment and with special workforce needs through case management.
DVOP Roles & Responsibilities
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To prepare disabled veterans for employment, match them with support services and reduce or eliminate barriers to employment DVOPs provide: Assessment, Counseling, Intensive Services & Case Management Referral to supportive services & job-focused/outcome-driven training, certification, etc. Job development services and employer visits Job Referrals Maintain up-to-date Network Guide Organizational Outreach
DVOP Activities & Services
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DVOP staff will conduct outreach to locate economically or educationally disadvantaged veterans & veterans with barriers to employment, especially veterans with special needs & homeless veterans through the following organizations and/or activities: Vet Centers, VA Medical Centers and Outpatient Clinics Satellite offices HVRP Projects: Tampa, Cocoa Beach and Tallahassee Homeless Shelters Community based and civic organizations Veterans' Service Organizations Veteran Service Officers (VSO) offices
DVOP Organizational Outreach
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Workforce Partners and Service Providers Veterans’ Affairs Educational Coordinators Faith-Based Organizations Reserve and National Guard units Venues and locations where veterans congregate Universities, Colleges and Community Colleges to solicit Veterans Administration (VA) Work-Study Assistants
DVOP Outreach Locations
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Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVERs) will ensure that veterans are provided the full range of priority workforce services in the One-Stop Career Center, providing functional oversight over the Veteran's Program.
LVERs also serve as advocates for employment and training opportunities with businesses, industries and community organizations.
LVER Roles & Responsibilities
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LVERs will accomplish their mission of supporting veterans’ and employer’s employment goals in the following ways: Conduct Job Search Workshops Provide job development and job referrals Provide career and vocational guidance Provide Labor Market Information (LMI) Refer veterans to supportive or remedial services Provide services to recently separated veterans
LVER Activities & Services
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Conduct Veterans' Program training for all One-Stop Career Center associates Refer veterans to job-focused and outcome- driven training, certification, etc. Develop and maintain updated (quarterly) Federal Contractor List
http://dsbs.sba.gov/dsbs/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm
http://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/fl/
LVER Activities & Services
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As an employment and career advocate for veterans, the LVER is expected to:
Plan, conduct and participate in Job Fairs for veterans Contact Unions, Apprenticeship Programs, Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Units, etc. Contact employers to develop employment opportunities for veterans Coordinate with Business Services staff and participate in employer outreach activities
LVER Advocacy Role
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Facilitate and participate in Employer Mass Recruitments for new and expanding firms Facilitate and maintain Employer Recruiting Agreements Conduct presentations on Florida’s Veterans' Program and services to veterans at the RWB meetings Contact Reserve and National Guard Units Contact other venues and organizations providing
services to veterans.
LVER Advocacy Role
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All DVOP and LVER staff will complete National Veterans’ Training Institute (NVTI) required courses
within 18 months of hire. http://www.nvti.ucdenver.edu/home/homePage.htm
Orientation to Veteran Services (LES Prerequisite)http://www.nvti.ucdenver.edu/training/orientation.htm
USERRA 101 & 102 (Recommended) userra101 userra102 Veterans’ Benefits Online (Highly Recommended)
Labor & Employment Specialist (LES) Required for all staff
Case Management (CM) Required for DVOPs
Promoting Partnerships for Employment (PPE)
Required for LVERs
DVOP/LVER Staff Training
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Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) Homeless Female & Family Veteran Reintegration Program (HFVRP) Veterans’ Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) Military Family Employment Advocacy (MFEA) program Transitioning Incarcerated Veterans’ Program (TIVP) REALifelines VA work study program Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR & E) program Transition Assistance Program (TAP)floridajobs.org/office-directory/division-of-workforce-services/workforceprograms/veterans
Additional Veterans Programs
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Five VR&E office locations in Florida:
Toni Washington, VR&E Lead DVOP, provides state- wide coordination of program reporting and awareness training on the VA’s VR&E program Regional VR&E locations with VR&E DVOPs:
Pensacola Jacksonville Orlando St. Petersburg Ft. Lauderdale
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
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TAP: Assists separating military members and their spouses in their transition to civilian society, at 12 TAP sites in Florida.
Transition Assistance Program
Pensacola NASEglin AFBHurlburt AFB Tyndall AFBMayport NAS Jacksonville NAS
Patrick AFB MacDill AFBU.S. Southern CommandKey West NSU.S. Coast Guard (Miami)Note: Facilitators must be certified through NVTI
2011-12 New Veterans Initiatives
With the expected return of Soldiers, Sailors and National Guard members from
Iraq and Afghanistan as well as an increase in Military draw downs for all services (BRAC planned in 2013 & 2015),
New initiatives have been established both at the National and State levels to
promote the continued employment of our Veterans
Veteran Employment Tax CreditsVOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, enacted 21 NOV 2011, provides an expanded Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to businesses (including non-profits) that hire eligible unemployed veterans.DEO Communiqué The Vow to Hire Act 2011–WOTC Benefit for Hiring Veteranswww.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/fact_sheet_on_veteran_tax_credits-1.pdf
On 9 FEB The IRS released guidance and forms for employers to use when claiming the newly-expanded tax credit for hiring veterans.
For more information, including how to claim the credit refer to: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=253949,00.html
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DEO Veterans Program Mission
USDOL/VETS Jobs for Veterans Grant
Organizational Relationships
Roles and responsibilities of the LVER/DVOP staff
Additional veterans programs
Summary
Shawn Forehand Paul FurbushState Veterans’ Program Coordinator Asst. Veterans’ Program CoordinatorPhone:(850) 245- 7424 /Fax: (850) 921-3495 Phone:(850) [email protected] [email protected]
Additional Resources:
DEO Veterans’ Workforce program Resources www.floridajobs.org/workforce-board-resources/program-resources
DOL Vets Veterans Program Letters http://www.dol.gov/vets/vpls/VPLDirectory.html
DVOP/LVER Assistance | Laws, Rules & Regulationshttp://www.nvti.ucdenver.edu/resources/laws.htmAn equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on this document may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711.
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