Veterans Benefits Counselor

Clear Creek County; Idaho, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Clear Creek County seeks a Veterans Service Officer to assist veterans and dependents with benefits claims and related services. You will maintain records, prepare and verify claims, and coordinate with federal/state VA agencies.

You will also lead outreach efforts, document activities, and participate in trainings to stay current on policy changes, reporting to County officials as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state veterans benefits and related claims processes.
• Ability to interview veterans and families tactfully to obtain complete information.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions.
• Strong written and oral communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterans and eligible family members with benefits and claims.
• Maintain electronic files and handle forms for VA claims.
• Prepare and verify documentation for benefit applications.
• Conduct outreach and enroll veterans into VA Health Care and related services.

Skills

Veterans benefits knowledge

Interviewing veterans

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

County government knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Database operations

Job description

Clear Creek County seeks a Veterans Service Officer to assist veterans and dependents with benefits claims and related services. You will maintain records, prepare and verify claims, and coordinate with federal/state VA agencies.

You will also lead outreach efforts, document activities, and participate in trainings to stay current on policy changes, reporting to County officials as needed.