Veterans Benefits Advocate

Wisconsin Counties; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 30 days

10 paid holidays

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

Job summary

Wisconsin Counties is seeking a Veterans Services assistant to interpret benefit eligibility requirements, educate Veterans, and perform research to determine eligibility for available benefits. You will interview, counsel, and provide information to Veterans and their families regarding eligibility and services.

The role supports loan programs, prepares documentation, and coordinates VA claims with attention to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Human Services or related field with relevant experience; or a high school diploma with extensive related experience.
• Experience interpreting benefit eligibility and assisting Veterans is preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret benefit eligibility requirements for Veterans’ benefits.
• Educate Veterans and perform research to determine eligibility.
• Interview, counsel, and provide information to Veterans regarding eligibility and services.
• Assist with loan program documentation and deadlines.
• Initialize VA claims and benefits applications and gather supporting evidence.

Skills

Interviews

Educates Veterans

Counseling

Benefit research

Customer service

Education

Associate Degree in Human Services

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Job description

Wisconsin Counties is seeking a Veterans Services assistant to interpret benefit eligibility requirements, educate Veterans, and perform research to determine eligibility for available benefits. You will interview, counsel, and provide information to Veterans and their families regarding eligibility and services.

The role supports loan programs, prepares documentation, and coordinates VA claims with attention to deadlines.