Veterans Program

The Veterans & Military Families program at the Employment Security Department:

• Manages funding for the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG).

• Provides guidance to Worksource administrators and staff working directly with veterans.

• Collaborates with community service providers.

Four types of Veterans program staff

• Veteran Service Provider
  WorkSource staff who are the first points of contact for veterans or who provide a service to them.

• Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP)
  Stationed in WorkSource offices statewide, DVOPs work with veterans who have significant barriers to employment.

• Local Veteran Employment Representative (LVER)
  LVERs advocated for veterans looking for jobs. They serve as liaisons between the veterans and employers or training providers.

• Consolidated Veteran Services Representative (CVSR)
  CVSRs perform the duties of DVOPs and LVERs. They are typically located in rural WorkSource centers.

The crucial role of WorkSource

Veterans & Military Families program and other staff at WorkSource centers are the boots on the ground for serving veterans.

Veterans who need employment services are usually first served by many programs WorkSource offers: Reemployment Services & Eligibility Assessment (RESEA), WorkFirst, and Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I programs. Every program funded by the U.S. Department of Labor is a potential entry point for veterans. 

When a veteran is ready to get a job, the DVOP, CVSR or other staff working with the veteran collaborates with the LVER. The LVER then works with employers to connect veterans to job opportunities.

WorkSource acts as a bridge, ensuring that veterans and their families receive the support they need to transition successfully into the civilian workforce. Their commitment to veterans is unwavering and their impact is felt across the state.

How to refer a veteran to a DVOP or CVSR

ESD’s Veterans & Military Families program staff have prepared an online training to help WorkSource staff through the referral process.

The Priority of Service and Veterans Questionnaire Screening training in the Learning Center covers:

• “Priority of Service” (PDF, 522KB) How it applies to WorkSource and all programs funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.

• Who qualifies for a referral.

• A screening questionnaire for referrals. How WorkSource staff can use it to process and refer eligible veterans to DVOPs or CVSRs.

YesVets

A statewide campaign to encourage employers to hire veterans. It benefits both employers and job seekers. Learn more at YesVets.org.

Hilton Honors Military Program

The Hilton Honors Military Program gives back. Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses can receive a lifetime limit of 100,000 points to stay at Hilton hotels when they travel for approved and confirmed employment-related activities.

For more information, contact WorkSource. Find locations at WorkSourceWA.com/Locator.