Veterans Benefits Field Advocate I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Bowling Green (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) seeks a Veterans Benefits Field Representative I to provide counseling, advocacy, and claim-preparation support for Kentucky veterans and their families. You will work with local officials and media to coordinate services from Bowling Green.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience in administration or veterans' benefits counseling; a master's degree may substitute.

Qualifications

• Must have one year of experience in administration, military affairs or veterans' benefits counseling.
• A master's degree will substitute for the required experience.
• Administrative experience will substitute for bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Veterans benefits counseling.
• Advisory and advocate duties.
• Initiate claim preparation for a designated region of the state to establish veterans' service connected benefit claims.
• Coordinate with local government officials and media.
• Act as an agent and advocate on behalf of Kentucky's veterans and their dependents.

Skills

Administrative experience

Veterans benefits counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) seeks a Veterans Benefits Field Representative I to provide counseling, advocacy, and claim-preparation support for Kentucky veterans and their families. You will work with local officials and media to coordinate services from Bowling Green.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience in administration or veterans' benefits counseling; a master's degree may substitute.