What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at U.S.VETS?
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans and individuals working to overcome barriers to employment? Are you motivated, relationship-driven, and committed to helping others build stability through meaningful work?
Join U.S.VETS, the leading nonprofit working to end and prevent veteran homelessness, as an Employment Specialist. This role is essential in helping clients identify employment goals, prepare for the workforce, connect with employers, and secure long-term employment opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Client Employment Support: Meet individually with assigned clients on a weekly basis to provide employment search assistance, identify work history, marketable skills, employment interests, and vocational goals.
Employment Planning: Create Employment Development Plans with clients that identify areas of interest, target vocational fields, and steps needed to support successful employment placement.
Resume & Application Assistance: Assist clients with creating professional resumes, cover letters, and master applications to support their employment search.
Employer Engagement: Identify employment opportunities, develop employer contacts, and reach out to new employers weekly to explore job opportunities and build community partnerships.
Workshops & Interview Preparation: Facilitate employment workshops, including resume preparation, interviewing skills, and mock interviews to help clients build confidence and readiness.
Job Placement Support: Assist with securing interviews for clients based on their skills, goals, and employment background while working to meet wage and placement goals established by the supervisor.
Documentation & Reporting: Document client progress in case notes and workforce forms, obtain Employment Verification Letters or pay stubs within the first two weeks of employment, and complete required reports as assigned.
Community & Partner Collaboration: Attend chamber meetings, job fairs, employer meetings, and other community events to promote employment opportunities and strengthen employer relationships.
Career Center Support: Assist with the daily operations of the Career Center and support special projects as assigned by the Workforce Development Coordinator.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Social Services, or a related field required.
- A minimum of two years of experience may substitute for degree requirements.
- Minimum of one year of previous job development experience preferred, preferably in a government-funded or staffing environment.
- Experience working with homeless individuals and/or veterans preferred.
- Experience supporting clients with multiple barriers to employment preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to groups.
- Professional manner and appearance.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to take direction and follow through on assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse clients, staff, employers, and community partners.
- Highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet-based tools.
- Valid driver’s license required. Must meet company insurance requirements and complete provided driver training.
Why U.S.VETS?
- Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to ending and preventing veteran homelessness.
- Help veterans and clients overcome employment barriers and move toward long-term stability.
- Build meaningful relationships with employers, community partners, and workforce programs.
- Gain valuable experience in workforce development, client services, job placement, and nonprofit operations.
- Make a direct impact by helping clients secure employment, income, confidence, and independence.
Salary : $22 - $26