Veterans’ Program Staff Veterans’ Program Staff Training Training Roles, Responsibilities & Roles, Responsibilities & Programs Programs
Veterans’ Program Staff TrainingVeterans’ Program Staff Training
Roles, Responsibilities & ProgramsRoles, Responsibilities & Programs
ObjectivesObjectives
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
ReferencesReferences
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 MissionDEO Veterans Program Mission
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USDOL/VETS 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 Offer a noncompetitive Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) State Grants (JVSG) program to eligible program to eligible veteransveterans
Offer competitive grants for veterans with Offer competitive grants for veterans with special needsspecial needs
Provide Veterans’ program monitoring and training through service reporting, desk audit tool, and Technical Assistance Visits to provide guidance
USDOL VETS OverviewUSDOL 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 ResponsibilitiesRoles and Responsibilities
ContractContract
•Policy
•Chartering
• Funding Agreements
• Financial Monitoring
• Budget Approval
• State Plan Approval
• Performance Oversight
Jobs for Vets State GrantJobs for Vets State Grant
•Memorandums of Understanding
•Notice of Financial Award
•Program & Financial Monitoring
•Performance Contracts & Oversight
Organizational RelationshipsOrganizational 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 Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staff focus on providing (DVOP) staff focus on providing intensive intensive servicesservices to veterans with priority to to veterans with priority to Special Disabled, Disabled veterans and Special Disabled, Disabled veterans and other eligible veterans. other eligible veterans.
DVOP staff will facilitate services to DVOP staff will facilitate services to veterans with barriers to employment veterans with barriers to employment and with special workforce needs and with special workforce needs through case management.through case management.
DVOP Roles & ResponsibilitiesDVOP 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 & ServicesDVOP 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 OutreachDVOP 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 LocationsDVOP 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 & ResponsibilitiesLVER 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 & ServicesLVER Activities & Services
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LVER Activities & ServicesLVER 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 RoleLVER 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 RoleLVER Advocacy Role
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All DVOP and LVER staff will attend and 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 (Highly Recommended) userra101 & userra102
Veterans’ Benefits Online (Highly Recommended) VBFlyerOnline.rtf
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 TrainingDVOP/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 ProgramsAdditional 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 & EmploymentVocational 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 ProgramTransition Assistance Program
Note: Facilitators must be certified through NVTI
2011-12 New Veterans Initiatives2011-12 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
DOL Employment WorkshopDOL Employment Workshop
Redesign of the TAP workshop to make it more relevant
Improvements include:
More interactivity and less Power Point slides Incorporation of social and networking media Action-focused learning and essential transition tools 3 Levels of participation based on individual needs
Transition is expected to occur over the next 12-24 months
First priority for facilitator training will be based on previous TAP qualification and Pilot Sites
Veteran Employment Tax CreditsVeteran Employment Tax Credits
VOW 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 Veterans
www.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
SummarySummary
Shawn ForehandShawn Forehand Paul Furbush Paul FurbushState Veterans’ Program CoordinatorState Veterans’ Program Coordinator Asst. Veterans’ Program Coordinator Asst. Veterans’ Program CoordinatorPhone:(850) 245- 7424 /Fax: (850) 921-3495 Phone:(850) 921-3867Phone:(850) 245- 7424 /Fax: (850) 921-3495 Phone:(850) [email protected]@deo.myflorida.com [email protected] [email protected]
Additional Resources:
DEO Veterans’ Workforce program Resources www.floridajobs.org/workforce-board-resources/program-resources
DOL Vets Veterans Program LettersDOL Vets Veterans Program Letters http://www.dol.gov/vets/VPLS/VPLDirectory.htmhttp://www.dol.gov/vets/VPLS/VPLDirectory.htm
DVOP/LVER Assistance | Laws, Rules & Regshttp://www.nvti.ucdenver.edu/resources/laws.htmhttp://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 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.document may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711.
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