Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer Application

Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer Application

This is the application for organizations interested in joining the Be Connected program as an Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer. If you have any questions, please email: careerconnections@arizonacoalition.org
POINT-OF-CONTACT (POC)
Name *

First Last
Title *
Email *
example@example.com
Phone Number *
Are you in an executive or director-level position *

Yes No
If the POC is not in an executive or director-level position, please provide the name and contact information of someone in executive leadership who has reviewed the information in this application prior to submittal. This information is for internal use only; it will not be displayed publicly.
Name *

First Name Last Name
Title *
Email *
example@example.com
Phone Number *
Organization Information
Organization Name *
Industry *
Other Industry *
Address (Arizona address only) *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Public Phone Number *
Career Website *
Public Email *
example@example.com
Organization Logo

Browse Files
To be posted on Be Connected Profile Cancel of
Links to company YouTube Videos
To be posted on Be Connected Profile
Mission Statement and Short Description: *
Number of Employees in Arizona *

Microbusiness: 1-5 Employees Small Business: 6-49 Employees Medium Business: 50 - 499 Employees Large Business: 500+ Employees
Approximate number of employees in Arizona: *
In what area of the state do you have employees? *

Statewide (all counties) Regionally within Arizona
1. Region *

Northern Arizona Central Arizona Western Arizona Southern Arizona
2. County/Counties: *

Apache Cochise Coconino Gila Graham Greenlee La Paz Maricopa Mohave Navajo Pima Pinal Santa Cruz Yavapai Yuma
3. City/Local Area: *
4. Tribal Nation(s):
To be designated as an Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer, organizations must have paid employment opportunities. This designation does not apply to third-party staffing agencies, multi-level marketing, direct sales, franchises and/or other opportunities that require payment by the job seeker. *

Our organization has paid employment opportunities.
Types of employment opportunities available: *
Please list specific jobs
GUIDING PRINCIPLES & ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

The following are the guiding principles and ethical considerations for the Be Connected program, developed with the input of service members, veterans, family members and key stakeholders. Please indicate your organization’s understanding and agreement by checking each box below:
Our organization understands and agrees to the following Guiding Principles: *

1. Military service often fosters resilience and strength in service members, veterans and family members. 2. Military service impacts the individual and the family. A “military family” can include a service member or veteran, their spouse/significant other and children, as well as parents, siblings, extended family and friends. 3. The military is a distinct culture. While service members, veterans and their families experience the same life circumstances and events as civilians, both positive and negative, they also have a unique set of life experiences relating to service, deployment and reintegration that are distinct from civilian life. 4. As a community, we are committed to providing the best care and support to all those who serve. Since changes in military status affect eligibility for programs, resources and benefits, we seek to build a continuum of care that addresses the needs of the entire military, veteran and family population. 5. No one organization can meet all needs for the entire military and veteran population. Stronger collaboration between military, government and community partners support service members, veterans and their families in connecting to the right program, resource and/or benefit at the right time. Organizations should also focus on collaboration to maximize available resources and minimize duplication of effort. 6. There should be no wrong door to which a service member, veteran or family member goes to for help. Each individual and organization should have at least the basic knowledge on the military/veteran systems of care to assist in connecting that individual or family to a more appropriate resource so that no one is turned away. 7. As an ecosystem of individuals and organizations who provide care and support to the military and veteran population, our goal is to assist service members, veterans and family members in being informed consumers who are empowered to make decisions to access those programs, resources & benefits that will meet their needs. 8. Every service member, veteran and family member has an individual experience and perspective which should be acknowledged and incorporated into the provision of care and support.
Our organization understands and agrees to the following Ethical Considerations: *

1. The interest of the service member, veteran and family member should come first, above the interest of the provider or organization, financial or otherwise. 2. Any potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed up front. 3. Respect the service member, veteran and/or family member by providing accurate information that will assist them in making informed decisions about the care and support they access. 4. Organizations should only offer programs, services and resources that they are equipped or trained to deliver. Outreach and engagement of the military and veteran population should be within the scope of the role and function of the individual (training & experience) and the organization (policies, practices, procedures). 5. Organizations that outreach to the military and veteran population have an obligation to equip their personnel and organizations with the training necessary to understand: a) the unique aspects of the military experience b) the issues affecting these individuals and their families and c) the specific military/government programs and benefits available to this population. Organizations should consult with subject matter experts when necessary. 6. Outreach and messaging to the military and veteran population should be truthful, not misleading nor designed to incite fear, should always accurately and appropriately cite sources and present information in context. 7. Organizations should be cautious about promising outcomes. Information should clearly state if a program or service is evidence-based or independently documented to be effective. Statements about the effectiveness of programs or services should include information on success rates and the documented source of this information. 8. Coordination of care and follow up is essential when service members, veterans and family members are accessing multiple systems of care. Partners need to be actively engaging with other providers and systems as appropriate, while still respecting the confidentiality of the individual or family.
Training

One of the requirements to becoming an AVSE is to select key personnel to attend training to ensure they have an understanding of recruiting, hiring, employing and retaining military-affiliated employees and that they have an understanding of the Be Connected program and know how to make referrals to the program.
Do key personnel (leadership, management, human resources, recruiters, etc.) have basic knowledge and/or training related to: *

The military, veteran and family population and unique aspects of military/veteran culture. The effects of military service, deployment, reintegration and transition on service members, veterans and their families.
Please describe the knowledge and/or training: *
Do key personnel have training relevant to their specific roles around recruiting, hiring, managing and retaining military-affiliated employees? Please mark areas of training provided: *

Best practices for effectively engaging their experience and talent in the workplace. Relevant laws. Hiring benefits and incentives. Military, government and community employment programs and systems. Employing and retaining guard and reserve service members

How many of your employees have participated in the following training sessions? *

Number already attended:

Titles of those that attended:

Number to attend in future

AVSE 2020

Military/Veteran Resource Navigation

Be Connected

Mental Health First Aid

ASIST

SafeTALK

To learn more about the above trainings or request an in-service training, click here.
Number of individuals designated to receive Be Connected Military/Veteran Resource Navigation Training: *
Titles/roles of individuals designated for Be Connected Military/Veteran Resource Navigation Training: *
Integration

In order to become an Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer, employees should have knowledge of the Be Connected program, and materials should be easily accessible to all employees, volunteers and clients.
The utilization of communications (print, web, etc.), content, and messaging focused on the military and veteran population: *

Uses appropriate terminology and imagery Clearly identifies if your organization has a veteran preference in hiring Includes information on Be Connected and available resources (references and links to the Be Connected program, including the support line number and website)
To request Be Connected materials at no-cost for your organization, click here.
Please describe your tailored recruiting strategies for service members, veterans and their families. If you don't currently have these strategies, what are your future goals or plans for recruiting and how can our team support you? *
Have you identified existing employees who have a military background or affiliation (service member, veteran, family member)? *

Yes No
Have you formed a committee or advisory group of service members, veterans, family members and other interested personnel to provide input on how to strengthen the organization’s hiring and retention of military-affiliated employees? *

Yes No
If yes, please describe: *
Collaboration

Be Connected can help facilitate connections, including between AVSEs, strategic partnerships, within communities and among Be Connected partners to best support Arizona's service members, veterans and their families.
Please list any organizational memberships (e.g. chamber of commerce, alliances, associations, etc.): *
Please highlight any additional information that you would like to share in how your organization integrates and collaborates with Arizona's military/veteran community: *
This information will help inform future activities that might benefit all AVSEs and Be Connected partner organizations.
Please share any needs or goals you have in regard to training, integration, and/or collaboration: *
This information will help inform future activities that might benefit all AVSEs and Be Connected partner organizations.
Our organization acknowledges the following: *

This document and accompanying materials are an accurate reflection of our organization and our activities. It is recognized that the application and vetting process to become an Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer is a voluntary process and that not every organization that applies will necessarily be granted approval. It is recognized that the goal of the Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer application and vetting process is to recognize organizations that operate within the Guidelines for CARE, as outlined by the military/veteran community within Arizona. Organizations that are identified as no longer operating within these guidelines may be contacted and subsequently removed as an Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer at the sole discretion of the Arizona Coalition for Military Families. The applicant organization releases the Arizona Coalition for Military Families, its directors, employees, contractors and agents, and any supportive/partner/member organizations and their representatives from any and all liability and waives all legal claims against any of the above who acts in good faith in accordance with the application and vetting process. If approved for partnership, an organization point of contact will be designated and responsible for our organization’s profile on BeConnectedAZ.org.
Please add any additional comments below.
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer. Please contact our team at careerconnections@arizonacoalition.org if you have any questions. We will follow up on your application shortly.
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Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer Application

Organization Information

GUIDING PRINCIPLES & ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Training

Integration

Collaboration