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Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 7 days ago
On-site Mishawaka, IN $62K – $80K Apply by Sep 14, 2026 Vocational Rehabilitation ESFJINFJISFJISTJ Healthcare
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Employee will be assigned to Social Work Service, Veterans Affairs (VA) Northern Indiana Healthcare System, at either the VA Outpatient Clinic or Mishawaka, Indiana. Employee will focus on assisting homeless Veterans in obtaining and maintaining employment; support Veterans' transition into stable housing and community integration through employment services; and promote optimal vocational functioning of clients within the community.
What You'll Do
- →***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Assists Veterans in developing individualized employment plans.
- →Coaches Veterans on job search techniques, resume writing, and interview skills.
- →Promotes job readiness and provides job placement services.
- →Conducts employment workshops and training sessions.
- →Works closely with social workers, case managers, and healthcare providers.
- →Coordinates services and resources to address employment barriers, such as providing referrals to mental health services, substance use treatment, and financial counseling.
- →Works directly with community agencies, and community employers with the goal of assisting Veterans in obtaining and maintaining suitable employment.
- →Assesses the vocational needs and barriers of participating Veterans.
- →Develops and maintain collaborative relationships with community employers and job training programs.
- →Adapts the best practices of supported employment to meet the needs of Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
- →Utilizes motivational Interviewing techniques to ensure the highest level of services.
- →Maintains accurate and timely records of all interactions with Veterans.
- →Tracks employment outcomes and report to designated program managers.
- →Ensures compliance with all relevant VA policies and procedures.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
Personality Fit
Job ID: a40b5af9-820c-4a80-a450-3c0d2fedfc07
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