Transition Assistance Advisor I

GAP SOLUTIONS INC; Annville (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GAP Solutions seeks Transition Assistance Advisors to provide guidance to Reserve Component members, families and Veterans. You will coordinate with VA centers and DoD programs to deliver benefits information, education and health resources. The role involves outreach, briefing on mobilization, and assisting with reintegration activities across local and regional settings.

Applicants should have an associate degree or equivalent experience, U.S. citizenship, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 3 years related experience in social services, HR or equivalent.
• U.S. citizenship and knowledge of military protocols preferred.
• Experience with VA programs, TRICARE or DoD TAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA) services to eligible Guard/Reserve members, families and Veterans.
• Coordinate with VA centers, TRICARE, VSOs and other resources to deliver benefits information.
• Brief mobilization/demobilization participants and assist reintegration efforts.
• Research and resolve transition issues; assist law enforcement and emergency services with awareness.
• Support leadership and partner groups with entitlement information and program administration.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate degree or 3 years equivalent experience

Tools

DoDTAP Database

VOW requirements understanding

Job description

Position Objective: The Chief of the National Guard Bureau, IAW Public Law 112.239, Sec 513, established a program to provide professionals (to be known as Transition Assistance Advisors (TAAs) in each State, the District of Columbia, and any territory of the United States to serve as points of contact to assist eligible members of the Reserve Components, their families and Veterans in accessing benefits and healthcare furnished under the laws administered by the Secretary of Defense and benefits and health care furnished under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.Duties and Responsibilities:GAP will provide TAA services to all eligible Reserve Component Members, their family members and Veterans. Reserve Component members who have served on active duty in the Armed Forces for a period of more than 180 consecutive days, include all Army Guard and Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air Force Guard and Reserve, and Coast Guard Reserve.GAP TAAs will provide information, coordination, and assistance to transitioning service members in the following Reserve Component benefits. Benefits include: Employment Assistance, Health and Life Insurance, Financial Assistance, Disabled Veterans Benefits, Legal Assistance, Relocation Assistance, Physical/Mental Health VA assistance, Education and Training Assistance, and State benefitsGAP TAAs will perform outreach services including both social media and outreach marketing methods in order to provide information and assistance to eligible Reserve Component Members and their family members and Veterans in understanding and obtaining benefits and services through Veterans Affairs and the military health system. Topics include: Effects of a career change, Employment assistance relocation assistance (homelessness), Education/training physical health and mental health well-being, Health and life insurance, Finances, Disabled Veteran benefits - service members civil relief act - legal assistance.GAP TAAs coordinate with appropriate Veterans Affairs, TRICARE, Veteran Service Organizations, and other resources to provide required information and assistance.Participate in the mobilization and demobilization process to brief/advise eligible Reserve Component Members and their family members and Veterans on transition and information resources.GAP TAAs will research and resolve issues associated with transition when Reserve Component member and/or their family members encounter problems.GAP TAAs will coordinate with Veterans Affairs centers to assist law enforcement, court systems, state mental health authorities and fire departments with awareness concerning Reserve Component service members and Veterans that may need crisis intervention.GAP will provide, as applicable, Reserve Component leadership personnel with the operation of reintegration programs for Reserve Component members returning from deployment to assist reintegration personnel with obtaining Veterans Affairs support for reintegration activities.Transition Assistance Advisors will not to be used to manage the day to day operation of reintegration programs.GAP TAAs provide information to, as applicable, Reserve Component leadership and coordinate with Family Support Specialists, Employer Support Groups, regarding entitlements available through Department of Veterans Affairs and other Veterans entitlement and benefit programs.Basic Qualifications:Associate degree from an accredited college or university in social services, human resources or related fieldOR three years of equivalent experience in related fields such as Veteran’s administration, social services, employment services, and human resourcesMust be a U.S. citizenMust have working knowledge of military protocolsPrior experience and knowledge of the following Transition Assistance Program activities is preferred:Department of Veterans Affairs programs and policies, specifically Veterans HealthAdministrationVeterans Benefits AdministrationNational Cemetery AdministrationTRICARE programs and policiesPre and post mobilization entitlements/requirementsMedical hold over statusActive Duty Medical Extension (ADME) and Transition Assistance for Military Personnel (TAMP)DoD Transition Assistance Program (DoDTAP) for Managers and Counselors web applicationDoD TAP DatabaseArmy ACAP XXI databaseAir Force AFIRST databaseVeterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) requirementsThe Career Readiness StandardsCAPSTONE requirementsPreferred Qualifications:Prior military experience is preferredMust have strong skills write and verbal skill. Understanding of Microsoft office productsMust be able to pass and maintain Tier 1 clearance.Up to 50% local and regional travel within 4-hour radius of locationUp to 20% long-distance/overnight travel as requiredWorking weekends or within office when necessary and/or required*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at [e-mail]. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.