Travis Grim

Experience

1. Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Representative at Virginia Employment Commission

   Virginia Employment Commission

   Feb 2012 — Present · Hampton, VA, US

   Facilitate intensive services to veterans with special employment and training needs. • Conduct assessments• Develop plan of action that is documented• Provide career guidance• Coordinate supportive service(s)• Make job development contact(s)• Provide referrals to training • Make referrals to job openingsConduct outreach to locate veterans for intensive services such as:• VR & E • VA Medical centers and Vet Centers • Homeless Shelters • Civic and service organizations• Military Installations• WIA partners• State Vocational Rehabilitation ServicesConduct outreach to employers in the area to assist veterans in gaining employment, including conducting seminars for employers and, in conjunction with employers, conducting job search workshops and establishing job search groups.Advocate for employment and training opportunities with business and industry, and community-based organizations. Responsibilities may include the following activities:Plan and participate in job fairs to promote services to veterans.Promote credentialing and training opportunities for veterans with training providers and credentialing bodies.Provide and facilitate a full range of employment, training and placement services to meet the needs of veterans. These services may include:• Conducting job search assistance workshops• Providing job development and referral• Providing vocational guidance• Providing Labor Market Information (LMI)• Providing referrals to training and supportive services• Additionally, facilitate Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Employment workshops as approved in the State Plan.

Education

• Saint Leo University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Skills

• Government
• System Administration
• Teaching
• Workforce Development
• Case Management
• Powerpoint
• Job Fairs
• Coaching
• Military
• Career Development
• Hiring
• Career Counseling
• Conflict Resolution
• Job Search Strategies
• Supervisory Skills
• Administration
• Policy
• Microsoft Office
• Organizational Development
• Resume Writing
• Microsoft Word
• Job Coaching
• Public Speaking
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Employee Training
• Negotiation
• Scheduling
• Veterans
• Interviewing
• Career Exploration
• Interviews
• Project Planning
• Word
• Process Scheduler
• Customer Service
• Research
• Interview Preparation
• Psychotherapy
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations