Veterans Benefits Counselor

Dodge County; Town of Necedah (WI); On-site; USD 36,258 - 39,909; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 30 days

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

HSA with employer contributions

Life insurance and disability but also

Wisconsin Retirement System

Job summary

Dodge County Veterans Services is seeking a full-time, non-exempt professional to interpret benefit eligibility and educate Veterans on available programs and services. You will interview, counsel, and prepare documentation for VA claims, ensuring deadlines are met and records are accurately maintained.

The role supports veterans across all eras, performs research for claim accuracy, and participates in outreach to promote benefits while maintaining strong client relations.

Qualifications

• Educate Veterans and determine eligibility for benefits.
• Research and verify benefit eligibility for claims.
• Interviews and counsels veterans on programs and services.
• Maintains records and reports per requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interprets eligibility requirements for Veterans benefits.
• Educates Veterans and researches eligibility.
• Interviews, counsels, and provides information regarding benefits and services.
• Initializes VA claims and ensures deadlines are met.

Skills

Disseminate information

Counseling

Research

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates of Human Services

Job description

Dodge County Veterans Services is seeking a full-time, non-exempt professional to interpret benefit eligibility and educate Veterans on available programs and services. You will interview, counsel, and prepare documentation for VA claims, ensuring deadlines are met and records are accurately maintained.

The role supports veterans across all eras, performs research for claim accuracy, and participates in outreach to promote benefits while maintaining strong client relations.