VETERANS       

The Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist at Colville WorkSource invites you to utilize the WorkSource website services, 24/7, on the internet, or visit the office in Colville, 8-5 (M-F).  I also conduct monthly outreach and have jobs listed in the four-county area and statewide.  You may view these jobs and/or list new jobs at our website located at: http://go2worksource.com.  For additional information on jobs listed there, or how to list jobs there,  you may call the Veterans Unit and speak with  Richard at (800) 451-1549 or by using a direct number of (509) 685-6144. 

Employment and Training Services for Veterans

Description of Program/Service:  The Veteran’s Unit consists of the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist (DVOP).   Services are provided to the four-county veteran population through multi-media resources and in-person outreach.  Activities are regulated by Title 38 of the United States Code and regularly monitored by Department of Labor Veterans (DOLVETS).

Eligibility Requirements:   Be a veteran of active duty military service  in the armed forces for a period of more than 180 days and released therefrom with an other than dishonorable discharge OR released from active duty with a service connected disability.  Required to provide or obtain a copy of DD-214, proof and character of service.  Military reservist may also be eligible if they were called to active duty for a period of more than 180 days for other than active duty for training.  As a member of a reserve component or National Guard under orders to active duty, served on active duty during a period of war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge is authorized and was discharged or released from such duty with anything other than a dishonorable discharge. Spouses of veterans who died of a service connected disability and dependents of a veteran  who has a total disability permanent in nature resulting from a service connected disability are also eligible persons.

Potential Services Offered:  Free registration into SKIES and up to an 8 hour veterans priority on new job orders, access to resource library, computer lab and on-site resume assistance, case management and job development, links to financial assistance for relocation, pre-employment interviews, work enabling equipment, and emergency support.  Job search assistance, links to on-the-job and classroom training programs.  Also links to Veteran Service Organization Service Officers for assistance with Veterans Administration (VA) Disability Claims,VA Forms, and VA Vocational Rehabilitation..   

How and Where Services are Provided:  Services are provided to residents of Stevens,  Ferry, Lincoln, and Pend Oreille Counties.  We provide services in person, by fax, email and phone.

Where and How to Apply:  Veterans interested in our services may contact  Ken and he will meet with them to discuss program eligibility.

Contact Information:   Richard Langford (509) 685-6144.    Or toll-free (800) 451-1549.  Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p. m.  Contacts may be made in person or by phone.

Referrals:  Please give all veterans our contact information and direct them to contact us.

Free Registration and up to an 8 hour Veterans’ Priority for all new Job Orders

·         Registered into SKIES and veteran status validated

·         Placed on priority call list for new job orders matching desired employment

·         Under veteran’s priority only veterans may be referred to the job in accordance with Wagner-Peyser and U.S.C. Title 38

·         Screened for eligibility for other veterans benefits

Resource Library

·         Instructed on the use of lobby computer and go2worksource website

·         Informed of Workshops and scheduled upon request

·         Free long distance phone calls for work search

·         Advised of resources available in outlying areas

Computer lab and on-site resume writing assistance

·         Instruction on the use of WinWay Resume, Microsoft Word, and posting resume onto go2worksource website

Case Management and Job Development

·         Caseload of Chapter 31 & 35 Vocational Rehabilitation Veterans

·         Core Services to general veteran population

·         Case Management Enrollment and Intensive Services to hard to serve veterans

·         Develop Job Opportunities for Veterans

·         Develop and promote apprenticeship and OJT positions.

Links to financial assistance for relocation, pre-employment interviews, work enabling equipment, and emergency support.

·         WorkForce Investment Act

·         Veterans Service Organizations (VFW, American Legion, DAV)

·         Veterans Assistance Funds (formerly Soldiers and Sailors Funds)

·         Community Based Organizations

·         Serve as Veterans Service Officers and host State Service Officers

Job search assistance through “Services, Knowledge & Information Exchange System” (SKIES), Washington State’s comprehensive employment network, and the Internet.

·         Job seeker searches and notifications performed on new job orders

·         Conduct outreach activities to locate veterans in cooperation with the Department of Veteran Affairs

·         Provide Vocational Guidance and/or Counseling

Links to On-the-Job and Classroom Training Programs

·         Referrals to $$$$$ Programs

·         Workforce Investment Act

·         Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

·         Veterans Administration Vocational Rehabilitation

Links to Service Organization Service Officers for assistance with Veterans Administration (VA) Disability Claims

Information about and availability of VA forms