Senior Veteran Benefits Counselor

Alachua-County-Board-of-County-Commissioners; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alachua County Board of County Commissioners seeks a County Veteran Services Officer to advise veterans, dependents, and stakeholders on federal and state veterans' benefits and to represent clients before VA officials. The role requires strong counseling and documentation skills and knowledge of VA claims processes.

The officer will coordinate with local and state service officials to ensure proper adjudication of claims, handle confidential records per HIPAA, and support county events related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with veterans' benefits processing and claims is preferred.
• Ability to interpret federal and state statutes related to veterans' affairs.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist veterans, dependents and stakeholders on VA benefits and entitlements.
• Represent veterans before VA officials and assist with completing claims.
• Coordinate documentation and paperwork for fully developed and traditional VA claims.

Skills

Veterans benefits knowledge

Counseling skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, social work, counseling or behavioral science

Job description

Alachua County Board of County Commissioners seeks a County Veteran Services Officer to advise veterans, dependents, and stakeholders on federal and state veterans' benefits and to represent clients before VA officials. The role requires strong counseling and documentation skills and knowledge of VA claims processes.

The officer will coordinate with local and state service officials to ensure proper adjudication of claims, handle confidential records per HIPAA, and support county events related