Remote-Eligible Veterans Survivors & Memorial Specialist

Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks; Fayetteville (AR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks is seeking a Program Specialist for the Survivors Assistance and Memorial Support (SAMS) Program. You will manage end‑of‑life services, coordinate with funeral services, and support program budgeting and reporting in a hospital setting.

The role involves collaboration with palliative care, fiscal staff, and volunteers, with telework potential discussed during interviews. Strong attention to detail and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires transcript to verify education qualifications.
• Consideration of foreign education requires a foreign credential evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Reviews eligibility and entitlement for burial and death benefits and assists with applications.
• Ensures unclaimed remains receive dignified funeral and burial at VA expense.
• Coordinates release of remains with funeral homes and outside agencies as needed.
• Collaborates with palliative care to improve end-of-life care and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Transcript required

Foreign education equivalency

Job description

Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks is seeking a Program Specialist for the Survivors Assistance and Memorial Support (SAMS) Program. You will manage end‑of‑life services, coordinate with funeral services, and support program budgeting and reporting in a hospital setting.

The role involves collaboration with palliative care, fiscal staff, and volunteers, with telework potential discussed during interviews. Strong attention to detail and stakeholder communication are essential.