Veterans Transition Outreach Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Topeka, Kansas is seeking a Veterans Outreach Program Specialist within the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System.

This is not a virtual position; you must live within a commutable distance to the duty location. Duties include coordinating outreach and transitioning briefings for military personnel, developing materials, coordinating with local media, building relationships with veterans services agencies, organizing community events, and assisting veterans

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application.
• Education credentials must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• If using foreign education, submit Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript.

Responsibilities

• Establishes outreach provisions and provides transitional assistance program briefings to military personnel.
• Develops and distributes outreach materials (brochures, fact sheets, web content) and coordinates with local media.
• Builds and maintains relationships with service provision agencies and organizations serving veterans and families.
• Organizes community activities/events and assists veterans and their families in understanding their rights and responsibilities.
• Prepares and maintains client/administrative records and reports per guidelines; handles inquiries as requested.

Education

Transcript required for education

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Topeka, Kansas is seeking a Veterans Outreach Program Specialist within the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System.

This is not a virtual position; you must live within a commutable distance to the duty location. Duties include coordinating outreach and transitioning briefings for military personnel, developing materials, coordinating with local media, building relationships with veterans services agencies, organizing community events, and assisting veterans