JVSG Program Staff Roles amp Responsibilities 2 USDOLVETS funded programs are those authorized under Title 38 as amended by PL 107288 and through the Jobs for Veterans Act JVA Offer a noncompetitive Jobs for Veterans State Grants JVSG program to eligible veterans ID: 657152
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Veterans’ Program Staff Training JVSG Program Staff Roles & ResponsibilitiesSlide2
2 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 OverviewSlide3
3 Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) Homeless Female & Family Veteran Reintegration Program (
HFVRP
)
Veterans’ Workforce Investment Program (VWIP
)
Transitioning Incarcerated Veterans’ Program (TIVP)
VA
work study program
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR & E) program
USDOL VETS ProgramsSlide4
Veterans Initiatives & UpdatesWith 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, new initiatives and policies are being established at the Local, State and National levels to promote the continued employment of our VeteransSlide5
Veteran’s Program5DEO administers the JVSG and services are delivered through RWB One-Stop Career CentersFrom 7-1-11 to 6-30-12:
Veterans, Eligible Persons, and TSMs served – 110,505
Received Staff Assisted Services – 98,021
Referred to Employment – 57,541Referred to WIA Services – 4,122
Received Intensive Services – 8,361Entered Employment –
60,755 (54%)
2012 - Florida’s workforce partners are placing, on average, more than 500 veterans into jobs each week.Slide6
Florida’s Workforce System
Program Development & Guidance
Performance Management & Oversight
Federal Performance & Financial Reporting
Compliance & Financial Monitoring
Technical Assistance & Support
Workforce Staff Training & Development
Labor Market Statistics
Operation of Local One-Stop Career Centers
Workforce Service Delivery to Job Seekers and Employers
Local Workforce Plan Development & Implementation
Local Compliance & Financial Oversight and Accountability
Local Workforce Performance & Financial Tracking and Reporting
Workforce Florida, Inc.
Florida Department of Economic
Opportunity
24 Regional Workforce Boards
Strategic Planning
Research & Development
Policy Direction
Budget Approval
Funding Allocations
Chartering Regional Boards
Local Workforce Board Plan Approval
Workforce System Performance Guidance
Policy
Administration and Operation
Local Delivery System
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Office of Workforce Program SupportProvide support services to Regional Workforce BoardsDisseminate program information, guidance, training and technical assistance, program monitoring, performance evaluation and federal reporting, management of workforce contracts and grants and financial systems and data tracking for workforce system.
Manage the contract for Employ Florida Marketplace (EFM) system and coordinate required system enhancements, etc.
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Chapter 445.009, Florida Statutes requires: Regional Workforce Boards enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with DEO to govern the delivery of employment services Employment services must be provided under the guidance of the One-Stop operator Local management direct the day to day activities of DEO staff
The Regional Workforce Boards determine how many staff based on the amount of funding
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DEO Staff at Local One-StopsSlide9
Local Veteran’s Program9 Florida’s One-Stop Career Centers are staffed with professionally trained Local Veterans’ Employment Representatives (LVERs) and Disabled Veteran Outreach Program specialists (DVOPs) to fill a particular niche in the overall set of services for Veterans and provide specialized services
DVOP specialists focus on providing Intensive Services to economically or educationally disadvantaged Veterans
LVER staff focus on conducting Employer Outreach on behalf of VeteransSlide10
10All 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)
R
equired
for
DVOPs
Promoting
Partnerships for Employment (PPE)
Required for LVERs JVSG Staff TrainingSlide11
11 Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists prepare economically or educationally disadvantaged veterans & veterans with significant barriers by providing intensive services to reduce or eliminate potential employment obstacles. DVOP staff facilitate services to veterans
with
special workforce needs through case
management and provide referrals to employers for qualified Veterans.
DVOP Roles & ResponsibilitiesSlide12
12 All veterans who are pursuing employment will be registered in the EFM system. Veterans with barriers to employment
will be
provided with the necessary initial assessment and
the required documented intensive services
, as well as case management where
needed.
Case
Management can be established in the EFM.
Assessments
and Employment Development
Plans (
EDPs)
can
be created in EFM.
Intensive Services & Case ManagementSlide13
13To prepare disadvantaged 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 for JD
Job
Referrals
Maintain
up-to-date Network Guide
Organizational Outreach (to be discussed in detail later)
DVOP Activities & ServicesSlide14
14 Complete Veteran registrations, including skills profile & Resume Provide meaningful service
(services with asterisks commence or extend participation)
Accurate
and concise case notes in
EFM
Veteran File Search and Skills/Job matching
Identify
self-registered veterans
Client
messaging for effective
communication
Alerts
as reminders or triggers to veterans
EFM Services RemindersSlide15
15 LVERs primary role is Employer Outreach Ensure priority for veterans in the One-Stop C
onduct Veterans' Program training for all One-Stop Career Center associates
Develop and maintain Federal Contractor List
http://dsbs.sba.gov/dsbs/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm
http://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/fl/
LVERs
also serve as advocates for employment and training opportunities
with businesses, industries and community organizations.
LVER Roles & ResponsibilitiesSlide16
16 Plan, conduct and participate in Job Fairs Communicate with
Unions, Apprenticeship
Programs,
Chambers of
Commerce, Economic Development Units
Facilitate and participate in Employer Mass Recruitments for new and expanding firms
Facilitate Employer Recruiting Agreements
Communicate with other venues and organizations providing services to veterans
LVER Advocacy RoleSlide17
17 Educate staff/partners (associates, managers, etc.) Stay
current on veteran related
programs (local, state, US)
Become aware of and utilize available resources (job tools, websites, Networks, training, etc
.)
Coordinate and effectively communicate with One-Stop Center
managers on veterans
’ issues
Promote full integration of
veterans’ employment
services
Share Best Practices, Success Stories, New Ideas, Etc. on Quarterly Manager’s Report and with other RWBs
Service Strategies for SuccessSlide18
18Follow-up !Follow-up !!
Follow-up !!!
Ultimate Strategy for SuccessSlide19
19 USDOL/VETS Veterans initiatives & Updates
Organizational Relationships
DEO Veterans Program
JVSG staff Roles
and
responsibilities
SummarySlide20
Shawn Forehand Paul FurbushState Veterans’ Program Coordinator Asst. Veterans’ Program Coordinator
Phone:(850) 245- 7424
/Fax: (850) 921-3495 Phone:(850) 921-3867
shawn.forehand@deo.myflorida.com
paul.furbush@deo.myflorida.com
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 & Regulations
http://www.nvti.ucdenver.edu/resources/laws.htm
An
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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