VA Benefits Counselor - Remote Eligible (AZ)

State of Arizona; Prescott (AZ); Remoto; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per yr

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and LTD

Descrizione del lavoro

Arizona Department of Veterans Services (ADVS) is seeking a Veterans Benefits Counselor to provide counseling to service members, veterans, and dependents to secure federal/state benefits. The role involves interviewing, form completion, and guidance through VA processes.

The successful candidate will train for VA accreditation, engage in community outreach, and collaborate with VA/state personnel to improve processes and outcomes for veterans and families.

Competenze

• Knowledge of Interviewing/counseling techniques.
• Community resources for veteran referrals.
• Needs and problems of disabled and disadvantaged veterans.
• Judicial matters (appeals, hearings) as they relate to the VA.
• Business English, including proper use of spelling and grammar.

Mansioni

• Trains and becomes accredited by the Veterans Administration within six months of hire.
• Conducts in person or virtual interviews and counsels clients regarding veteran entitlements under law.
• Assists clients with completing benefit forms and submitting to the VA promptly.
• Monitors the claim through the VA process using VA databases.
• Reviews claim files after VA actions to ensure compliance with laws and rules.

Conoscenze

Interviewing/counseling techniques

Community resources for veteran ref er

Needs and problems of disabled and/dis

Judicial matters

Business English

Descrizione del lavoro

Arizona Department of Veterans Services (ADVS) is seeking a Veterans Benefits Counselor to provide counseling to service members, veterans, and dependents to secure federal/state benefits. The role involves interviewing, form completion, and guidance through VA processes.

The successful candidate will train for VA accreditation, engage in community outreach, and collaborate with VA/state personnel to improve processes and outcomes for veterans and families.