Disabled Veterans Outreach Provider (DVOP) - Great Falls

Note: Employees for the State of Montana must reside within Montana. All applications and required application documents must be submitted through the MT Careers site at:https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=26142523 &tz=GMT-06:00&tzname=America/Denver

What if your next mission built on your commitment to service, empowering you to guide veterans and community members toward meaningful, lasting careers?

As a Disabled Veteran Outreach Provider (DVOP) with Job Service Great Falls, you will put your experience to work in a role grounded in purpose, teamwork, and impact. You will help individuals identify their strengths, connect to meaningful employment, and navigate a clear path forward. Along the way, you will collaborate with local employers and partners to strengthen the workforce and support a resilient, mission-ready community.

If you are driven by service, committed to supporting others, and ready to continue making a difference alongside a dedicated team, this is your next mission.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity.

It's about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI here.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a Disabled Veteran Outreach Provider (DVOP) you will play a key role in empowering our area’s disabled veterans to achieve meaningful employment and career growth. This position collaborates with veterans to develop personalized job search plans, provides individualized support through career counseling and resource coordination, and helps disabled veterans and other categories of veterans enhance their job readiness skills. By building strong connections with local employers, facilitating workshops, and offering up-to- date labor market insights, the DVOP serves as a bridge between talent and opportunity, contributing to a stronger workforce and resilient community.

**In order to qualify for this position, you must be one of the following: **

• Qualified service-connected disabled veterans.
• Qualified eligible veterans, or
• Qualified eligible persons, as defined in Title 38, United States Code, Section 4101(5).

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• This role offers a clear pathway to translate your military experience into a meaningful civilian career while continuing your commitment to service.
• As you develop and implement personalized job search plans, you’ll strengthen your ability to assess strengths, identify barriers, and create structured, goal-oriented strategies, building on skills often developed through mission planning and operational execution.
• Through ongoing case management and one-on-one counseling, you’ll expand your leadership and communication abilities in a civilian context, learning how to guide, coach, and support individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
• You’ll gain hands-on experience navigating workforce systems, VA-related resources, and community partnerships, helping you understand how public, private, and nonprofit sectors work together to support employment and economic stability.
• By coordinating services and tracking outcomes, you’ll build practical experience in data-informed decision-making, documentation, and program accountability; skills highly valued across many civilian career paths.
• Leading workshops, supporting job seekers, and collaborating with employers will further strengthen your public speaking, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, preparing you for roles in workforce development, program management, or community leadership.
• This full-time role offers the chance to continue serving your community in Montana while building a civilian career, with access to outdoor recreation, strong local connections, and a high quality of life.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Empower clients to take charge of their career journey by developing and implementing personalized job search plans that identify services, training, and supports needed for lasting employment success, including translating military experience into civilian career pathways.
• Discover potential and uncover barriers through interest and skill assessments that identify strengths, challenges, and transferable skills gained through military or other structured service environments.
• Provide dedicated, ongoing guidance through case management and career counseling that supports individuals navigating transitions, including the shift from military to civilian employment.
• Champion access and opportunity by helping clients navigate workforce programs, VA benefits, education resources, and community services with clarity and confidence.
• Drive progress through coordination and accountability , tracking client activities, services, and outcomes to ensure steady advancement toward employment goals in a structured and goal-oriented way.
• Inspire career readiness by coaching clients to strengthen job search techniques, refine resumes and applications, master interviews, and clearly communicate transferable skills from military or prior service.
• Build lasting bridges between people and opportunity by facilitating workshops, partnering with employers, and sharing labor market insights that connect military experience to civilian workforce needs.