Veterans Support Specialist: Outreach & Benefits

Snohomish County, WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Snohomish County seeks a dedicated professional to assist veterans and families with eligibility for emergency vouchers and related services. The role requires interviewing clients, assessing needs, and coordinating with local agencies and VA benefits programs.

Responsibilities include issuing vouchers, data entry, and outreach in outlying areas to connect veterans with essential supports. A passion for helping veterans and strong administrative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, social welfare, counseling and guidance, office administration or closely related field.
• Plus two (2) years of experience performing office work with veterans' related services or community support services; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Interviews veterans and/or their families to determine eligibility for emergency vouchers and related services; assesses needs and barriers, identifies problems and gathers information regarding need and possible eligibility for community resources.
• Issues vouchers for emergency financial assistance and enters required data into client database.
• Assists clients in filing claims with the VA for entitlements and benefits.
• Provides outreach to veterans in outlying areas of the county who need emergency vouchers or other services.
• Maintains a voucher system to track client data and voucher accounting for timely payments.

Education

Associate's degree or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Job description

Snohomish County seeks a dedicated professional to assist veterans and families with eligibility for emergency vouchers and related services. The role requires interviewing clients, assessing needs, and coordinating with local agencies and VA benefits programs.

Responsibilities include issuing vouchers, data entry, and outreach in outlying areas to connect veterans with essential supports. A passion for helping veterans and strong administrative skills are essential.