Disabled Veterans Outreach Provider (DVOP)- Helena/Butte

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Job search planning: Ability to develop clear, actionable employment plans by identifying goals, recognizing barriers, and mapping realistic pathways to sustainable work; includes translating military experience into civilian career pathways.
• Client communication: Strong interpersonal communication skills, including active listening, empathy, and the ability to build trust and maintain supportive, professional relationships; experience working within structured or team-based environments is valuable.
• Client assessment: Skill in evaluating individual strengths, interests, and challenges using interviews, tools, and observation; ability to interpret and translate military training and experience into workforce-relevant skills.
• Career support and coaching: Ability to guide, motivate, and support individuals in building confidence and navigating transitions, including shifts from military to civilian employment.
• Resource navigation: Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn workforce systems, education benefits, and community resources relevant to veterans and other job seekers.
• Job skills training: Ability to teach and reinforce job readiness skills such as resume development, application completion, networking, and interview preparation; includes helping individuals articulate transferable skills from military service.
• Advocacy: Ability to represent and promote client strengths and needs effectively with employers, with an understanding of the value veterans bring to the workforce.
• Workshop facilitation: Skill in designing and delivering engaging group sessions that support learning and skill development; ability to connect content to real-world experiences, including military backgrounds.
• Employer engagement: Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with employers; skill in communicating how military experience aligns with civilian workforce needs.
• Systems coordination and partnership management: Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple veteran-serving systems (such as VA Hospital, VA Vocational Rehabilitation, Veterans Treatment Court, and community partners), ensuring aligned services, appropriate information sharing, and continuity of support for veterans.
• Public speaking: Confidence and effectiveness in presenting information to groups, facilitating discussions, and representing programs in a professional setting; experience briefing or presenting in structured environments is beneficial.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience)

• Experience supporting individuals in reaching employment or career goals. This may include coaching, mentoring, advising, training, case management, or assisting others through transitions such as reentry to civilian life, career changes, or learning new skills.
• Understanding of challenges people may face when finding or keeping employment, including housing, education, transportation, or transitioning from military to civilian careers. Ability to connect individuals with appropriate resources and support.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships with a wide range of groups, such as employers, community organizations, government agencies, or internal teams. Military experience coordinating across units, commands, or external partners is highly relevant.
• Strong communication skills, including preparing reports, briefings, case notes, or documentation for different audiences. Experience delivering clear, structured information, such as briefings or operational updates, translates well.
• Experience reviewing information, identifying gaps or unmet needs, and recommending improvements. This may include evaluating programs, tracking outcomes, conducting after-action reviews, or using data to improve performance.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as human services, social work, or workforce development, may be helpful but is not required. We recognize relevant experience, including military training, leadership roles, and operational assignments, as equally valuable when they demonstrate the skills listed above.

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).

   

  **Documents supporting the requirements listed above must be received by the closing date and emailed to DLIapps@mt.gov **

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:

A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application, but the application will not be scored or reviewed.

Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

Tip: When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as “RELEVANT” or we will be unable to view your documents.

Required application materials:

• Cover Letter - Your Cover Letter should explain how your experience and education meet the identified required skills and competencies, with examples that demonstrate your qualifications.
• Resume - include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment.

Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an application confirmation email with instructions on acceptable preference documents and how to submit such documents.

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

BENEFITS:

Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains, waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs, rodeos, and theaters. Read more about our great state here.

See our other incredible benefits here. These are some of our benefits just to name a few:

• Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework may be available within the state of Montana.
• 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Military leave: You’ll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay.
• Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP - click here to learn more.
• Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan - click here to learn more.
• Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% - 9.07% of your annual salary.  A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. – Click here to learn more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click here to learn more!
• Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth.
• State employee discounts at various businesses across the state.

This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective on July 1, 2026.

*This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)

E-Verify: This agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/