The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) currently has an opening for a Veterans Outreach and Recovery Coordinator. This position works as part of the Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program (VORP) serving Southeast Wisconsin. The headquarter location for this position is Union Grove, WI.

WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package, this includes paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package also includes:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• A flexible hybrid remote work schedule with the option to alternate time in the office with remote work.

WDVA employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about WDVA’s complete compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator!

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

This position serves as a WDVA Regional Program Coordinator, providing a vast array of support services for Wisconsin veterans and their families throughout each position’s assigned region. The incumbent conducts outreach support in the form of case management to veterans; ensuring connections to continual and effective treatment. This position provides life sustaining and betterment resources to veterans and their families which may include behavioral health, housing, and employment resources.

The incumbent of this position also provides liaison support to community and government organizations which serve Wisconsin’s veteran population; promoting veterans’ benefits in order to maximize delivery to Wisconsin veterans. Other duties include attending events such as workshops, town hall meetings, stand-downs, and benefit fairs.

To view the complete position description for these positions, click here.

Starting wage is between $22.50 and $26.00 an hour. Current state employees pay will be based on the provisions in the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan. This classification is in Pay Schedule 07, Pay Range 04. A twelve-month probationary period will be required.

WDVA will conduct criminal background checks prior to an offer of hire.

Due to nature of this position’s duties, the work location may at times include confinement facilities such as jails and/or prison facilities as well as facilities that serve homeless populations.

This position will periodically work evening and weekend hours and may require driving and/or working in remote areas. The incumbent must meet the minimum standards for driving a state vehicle.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without WDVA sponsorship) at the time of application.

All state employees are required to report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not, and must provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment.

The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.

Minimally-qualified applicants will have experience:

• Providing program outreach (e.g., initiate face-to-face meetings with clients, identify outreach opportunities, organize events, distribute program resources, etc.); and
• Conducting case management (e.g., work with clients on service referrals, perform initial client screening, maintain case management records, etc.)

Well-qualified applicants will also have experience:

• Utilizing computerized databases (e.g., maintain electronic records, generate computerized database reports, etc.); and
• Providing liaison support between organizations.

To be considered for this position, you will need to complete the online application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service. You will be required to attach a current resume and letter of qualifications.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Veterans with a 30% or greater service-related disability rating are eligible for non-competitive appointment. If you meet this eligibility criteria, please send a letter of qualifications, resume, DD-214 (honorable discharge), and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Questions can be directed to Kevin Roberts at kevin.roberts@wisconsin.gov.

All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on November 14, 2022.