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Hire a Hero Program

Hire a Hero Program. Mr. Aaron Gillison ASMC Luncheon February 15, 2012. Test Your Knowledge. The percentage of Combat Veterans between the age of 20-24 who are unemployed is: 5% 10% 30% 60%. Test Your Knowledge.

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Hire a Hero Program

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  1. Hire a Hero Program Mr. Aaron Gillison ASMC Luncheon February 15, 2012 Integrity - Service - Innovation

  2. Test Your Knowledge • The percentage of Combat Veterans between the age of 20-24 who are unemployed is: • 5% • 10% • 30% • 60% Integrity - Service - Innovation

  3. Test Your Knowledge • The percentage of Combat Veterans between the age of 20-24 who are unemployed is: • 5% • 10% • 30% • 60% Integrity - Service - Innovation

  4. Test Your Knowledge • This is the number of Veterans who currently cannot secure employment: • 50,000 • 120,000 • 450,000 • 850,000 Integrity - Service - Innovation

  5. Test Your Knowledge • This is the number of Veterans who currently cannot secure employment: • 50,000 • 120,000 • 450,000 • 850,000 Integrity - Service - Innovation

  6. Did you know… • The Problem: • 250,000 Veteransfrom the Iraq and Afghan wars are now back home and unable to find jobs • 25% of the nation's homeless are veterans • Unemployment rate for 9/11 Veterans: • In Indiana: 23.6% (For those who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan) • In Ohio: 16% • New York: 15.2 % • Disabled veterans, including wounded, ill and injured service members face unique barriers in the workplace Integrity - Service - Innovation

  7. DoD Commitment • “Our companies need skilled workers like our veterans to grow, and there’s no reason why we cannot connect the two.” • President Barack Obama, August 5, 2011 • “Contributing to our economy is just another way that our troops and their families continue to strengthen this country… Employers with job openings to fill can commit to hiring goals for military spouses and veterans and ensure that they have every opportunity to compete for positions.” • First Lady Michelle Obama, US News, August 12, 2011 • “… the Department should establish a Wounded Warrior Employment and Education Advocacy Program. The goal of this program will be to improve the employment and educational opportunities for our wounded, ill and injured. The program should leverage the resources of the nation—both governmental and private– to optimize opportunities for our people.” • Dr. Clifford Stanley, USD (P&R), December 15, 2010 Integrity - Service - Innovation

  8. DFAS Strategy • DFAS is committed to: • Ensuring we are an employer of choice for returning veterans who are transitioning to civilian life. • Allowing Veterans to continue to serve our nation and the warfighters who defend it worldwide. • Giving Veterans the opportunity to continue to use their leadership skills, team attitude, and mission-focus. Integrity - Service - Innovation

  9. DFAS Hire a Hero Team • In order to provide more employment opportunities for disabled veterans, and to expedite the hiring process, we have assembled the following team: • Agency Director: Mrs. Teresa McKay • Executive Champion: Aaron Gillison • Operations Leadership: Jerry Christensen • HR Leadership: Mary Beth Otto; John Solie • Action Officer: Jaime Charlson • Other key stakeholders include SES and Organization Leadership (i.e. Human Resources, Corporate Communications, EEO) and team members from OGC, Corporate Communications, and Personnel Security Integrity - Service - Innovation

  10. Hire a Hero Organization Champions Board of Directors: • Agency Director: Terri McKay • PDD: Audrey Davis • DDO: Dave McDermott • DDSS: Jonathan Witter Sites: • Indianapolis: Aaron Gillison • Columbus: Martha Smith • Cleveland: Thomas Murphy • Rome: Chet Boutelle • Limestone: Larry Lovelette • Europe: Patsy Frisch • Japan: Bob Edwards Organizations: • ESS: Audrey Eckhart • I&T: Jerry Hinton & Judy Munger • IR: Rick Davis • EMS: Kathy Noe • OGC: Jack Mester • Audit Readiness: Edna Knight • Strategy, Policy & Req.: Rosie Tinsley • ESS Systems: Pam Franceschi • Standards: Greg Schmalfeldt • RM: Laura Jankovich • HR: Kathy Hendrickson • Corp Comm: Roxanne Olson • EEO: Mary Legree-Ford Integrity - Service - Innovation

  11. Disabled Veterans SES Engagement Job Postings DMPO Intern Program Smart Docs Career Fairs USAJobs External Agencies • Vet Success • Service WW • OPN WF • VA • National Guard • NGO Resume • Obtain Documentation • RNO Data • Military Documentation • Education/Certification DFAS Hire A Hero Team Determine Qualifications & Appointment Eligibility; Enter into Database • Refer candidates to HH Program Champion Team • Refer candidates to SES POCs • Refer candidates to selecting officials • Selection Made • Clear PAL/PPP • Initiate Security Eligibility Referral & Selection Process

  12. DFAS Partnerships Integrity - Service - Innovation

  13. Federal Non-Competitive Hiring Authorities • “Schedule A” • The direct hiring authority that can be used to hire individuals with disabilities (not exclusive to Veterans). • 30% or More Disabled Vet • The direct hiring authority used to hire Disabled Veterans who were honorably separated/retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. • Both hiring authorities allow Disabled Veterans to be hired: • without posting and publicizing the position; and • without going through the certificate process Integrity - Service - Innovation

  14. On-boarding Plan of Action • Recruitment • Agency-wide, we currently have 529 recruit actions to fill. • Accommodations • Orientation and mentoring • Track and report progress • Total number of Disabled Veterans hired by DFAS in FY11: 82 • 9.7% of the on-board population consisted of Disabled Veterans • Disabled Veterans have had increased success in gaining employment with DFAS • 7 Offers accepted through the Hire a Hero Program Integrity - Service - Innovation

  15. DFAS Opportunities • Postings: • Military Pay • Civilian Pay • Computer Assistant • Opportunities in Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management, Program Analysis, Human Resources, IT, Contracting, and Mission Support • Locations: • Indianapolis, IN • Columbus, OH • Cleveland, OH • Rome, NY • Limestone, ME • Defense Military Pay Offices (DMPOs) throughout the nation Integrity - Service - Innovation

  16. Conclusion • Recruiting – how YOU can help: • Consider a Disabled Veteran when hiring • Refer Disabled Veterans to HiringHeroes@dfas.mil • Resume • DD214 • Letter indicating minimum 30% service-connected disability rating • Questions? Integrity - Service - Innovation

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