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Job PostingImportant Recruitment Information for this vacancy:Position DescriptionAn application, DD FM 214, and résumé must be submitted to be considered for this position. No interviews will be granted to applicants who have missing items. The Department of Commerce participates in the E-Verify program.Agency Information: Department of Commerce / KANSASWORKSAs the state's lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce's project successes, Kansas in 2021 was awarded Area Development Magazine's prestigious Gold Shovel award and was named Site Selection Magazine's Best Business Climate in the West North Central region of the United States.The Kansas Department of Commerce administers the KANSASWORKS workforce system, which links businesses, job seekers, educational institutions and training providers to ensure the state's workforce is equipped to meet industry needs. The agency empowers its associates with leadership and professional development opportunities to help build Kansas as a world-renowned destination to live, work and play.Learn more at www.kansascommerce.gov/workforceAbout the Position:Who can apply: Those who meet the minimum requirementsPlease notice disabled Veteran priority in Minimum Qualifications section.Classified/Unclassified Service: ClassifiedFull-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeWork Schedule: Mon. - Thurs. 8:00am-6:00pm; Fri. 8:00am-12:00pmEligible to Receive Benefits: YesVeterans' Preference Eligible: YesLocation: Wichita Kansas, Wichita Workforce CenterClosing Date: November 22, 2024Compensation: $18.26 hourlyPosition Summary & Responsibilities:Position Summary:Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of veterans facing significant employment challenges! We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Case Manager to provide top-notch support and assistance to veterans in their journey toward successful employment. This is your opportunity to play a crucial role in helping veterans overcome obstacles and achieve their career goals.This position specializes in customer's professional growth by implementing and monitoring a targeted employment plan. In addition, this position assists customers with available resources and/or programs specific to their needs. If you are passionate about making a difference, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are committed to helping veterans achieve their career goals, we want to hear from you.Daily environment includes continuous contact with the public and requires a valid driver's license or ability to travel as needed to conduct outreach and case management with veterans. Overnight travel will be required.Join us on this fulfilling journey and be a part of an exceptional team dedicated to changing lives for the better. As a Veteran who has transitioned from military service, you have the unique experience of the transitional process and can empower other veterans with the tools they may need to succeed in the newest chapters of their lives. Apply now to be a vital part of our mission and help veterans rediscover their potential for success. Together, we can build a brighter future for those who have served our country.Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:* Empower Veterans: Deliver comprehensive case management to veterans with multiple, significant barriers to employment with the goal of helping veterans build better futures.* Documentation Excellence: Maintain comprehensive and meticulous documentation including detailed customer notes, service history and Veterans Individual Employment Plans in the KANSASWORKS.com customer management system. Your attention to detail ensures a seamless and organized support system.* Outreach and Advocacy: Be a driving force in our mission by conducting outreach to identify veterans who can benefit from individualized career services. Conduct outreach to locate veterans who could benefit from intensive services and spread awareness of these services to potential customers at locations including homeless shelters, food pantries, and other areas where disenfranchised veterans may be located.* Connecting Veterans: Make a real difference by connecting veterans to community resources for services such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial assistance. Your efforts will help veterans access the support they need to thrive.* Collaboration and Guidance: Collaborate with workforce and veteran service partners in an integrated service-delivery model to assist veterans with career guidance including résumés, interviewing skills, labor market information and job retention skills.* Ongoing Support: Maintain close and supportive contact with customers throughout job readiness preparation, upon job placement, and beyond to ensure placement adequacy. Your dedication will be instrumental in assisting veterans with any issues that may arise.Qualifications:Education: High School or GEDMinimum Qualifications:* One-year experience in planning, implementing and monitoring customer activities (ie: career counseling, job placement, recruitment, assessment and deployment of staff) or similar related experience* Twenty-four (24) credit hours of course work at the post-secondary level in social services, human services or a related field may be substituted for one year of experience. Copies of your transcripts/certificates must be submitted with your application* Ability to gain access to military installations* Valid Driver License and ability to travel to communities throughout the local area or other assigned localesHiring priority is based on the categories below, as annotated in 38 U.S.C. 4103a(a).(A) Special disabled veterans(B) Other disabled veterans(C) Other eligible veteransPreferred Qualifications:* Bachelors' degree, with one (1) year related work experience* Certification by National Veterans' Training Institute a plus; however, new employees are mandated to complete this training within 18 months of hire.* Knowledge of veterans' employment issues and related employment strategies* Bilingual a plus.Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Requirements:Word & ExcelTypingInternet ExplorerBusiness EtiquetteRecruiter Contact Information:Name: Angie KraheEmail: ...@ks.govPhone: 785.###.####Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson; Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66612Employment Benefits:Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and additional coverageSick & Vacation leave - accrued and available with start of employmentWork-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leavePaid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee discounts with the STAR ProgramRetirement and deferred compensation programsVisit the Employee Benefits page for more information…Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:On your Careers - My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed:DD FM 214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)Inside this job's Job Application, upload the these documents:Cover letterRésuméJob Application Process:Sign in to your existing account or Register for a new account.Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page.Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.Complete and Submit your application.Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.Notifications - view the Careers>My Job Notifications pageHow to Claim Veterans PreferenceVeterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.Learn more about claiming Veteran's PreferenceHow to Claim Disability Hiring PreferenceApplicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring PreferencePLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)###-####, scanned and emailed to ...@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference CoordinatorOffice of Personnel ServicesLandon State Office Building900 SW Jackson, Rm 401Topeka, KS 66612Equal Employment OpportunityThe State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.