Veterans Benefits Advocate

Mecklenburg County Government; Charlotte (NC); Híbrido; USD 57.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mecklenburg County Government is seeking a Veterans Services professional to advise veterans and dependents on federal and state benefits. You will develop disability claims, assist with healthcare, education, housing, and financial support, and advocate for veterans throughout the process.

As a full-time, on-site role across Mecklenburg County locations, you will coordinate with providers, agencies, and community partners to secure entitlements and ensure access to services for those who served.

Formación

• Minimum of two years of experience working with military veterans' services or related human services.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Department of Veterans Affairs certification within one year of employment.
• Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License.
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain County Driving Privileges.

Responsabilidades

• Interview veterans and dependents to determine rights, benefits, privileges or obligations under laws administered by the VA.
• Develop and process a variety of claims for benefits (disability, pension, death pension, etc.).
• Review records to obtain evidence for VA Rating Board substantiation.
• Appear before VA Rating Boards and advocate for claims.
• Build relationships with private medical providers to support VA disability claims.
• Present veterans programs to organizations and keep the community informed of actions affecting rights.

Conocimientos

Communication

Customer service

Interviewing

Research

Caseload management

Database management

Legal documents

Reporting

MS Office

Educación

High School Diploma

Associate's degree in human services

Descripción del empleo

Mecklenburg County Government is seeking a Veterans Services professional to advise veterans and dependents on federal and state benefits. You will develop disability claims, assist with healthcare, education, housing, and financial support, and advocate for veterans throughout the process.

As a full-time, on-site role across Mecklenburg County locations, you will coordinate with providers, agencies, and community partners to secure entitlements and ensure access to services for those who served.