Lead Employment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About VRSI : Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc. (VRSI) is committed to supporting military veterans through the Department of Labor's Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program (HVRP). With operations across multiple states, VRSI is dedicated to delivering courteous, quality, and professional services that empower veterans to achieve vocational success through individualized case management, employment readiness, and job placement support.

Position Overview : The Lead Employment Specialist (LES) is the central figure responsible for office operations, veteran program performance, and overall compliance with Department of Labor and company policy. Leads are accountable for supervising staff, supporting outreach, managing office systems, ensuring adherence to performance benchmarks, and overseeing all grant-required deliverables. This position requires leadership, proactive oversight, and consistent communication with Regional Leads and other secondary support staff.

Key Responsibilities :

Client Assessment and Case Management :

• Ensure Employment Specialists (ES) conduct thorough assessments of veterans' barriers, skills, and readiness for employment.
• Oversee the development and monitoring of individualized employment plans and case progress.
• Monitor office-level performance related to enrollments, qualifications, placements, and retentions.

Job Readiness Training :

Career Counseling and Support :

Job Placement Assistance :

Office Management :

Employer Engagement :

Program Coordination and Reporting :

Community Collaboration :

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, counseling, or a related field preferred.

Experience : Minimum of 1 year in a leadership role and at least 2 years of experience in workforce development, human services, or veteran services. Experience working with veterans or homeless populations is highly preferred.

Skills & Abilities :

Compensation and Benefits :