Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · 11 hours ago
Veterans Services Officer, DMVA
Lebanon County, PA
Part-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking Veterans Services Officers to join the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. In this role, you will provide outreach and assistance to veterans in navigating benefits and services, improving their quality of life through advocacy and support.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Provide advice, assistance, and guidance to veterans and their beneficiaries through outreach, intake, and counseling services for all benefits, services, and programs for which they may be eligible
Prepare benefit applications that meet all statutory and legal requirements, as well as provide representation and advocacy during the preparation, presentation, and securing of claims
Assist with the claims development process by obtaining and coordinating the evidence necessary to support successful outcomes, conducting claimant interviews, and helping veterans submit fully developed claims
Work directly with medical professionals to secure medical documentation, provide required forms, and support timely claim processing
Review benefit decisions to ensure veterans and beneficiaries receive the maximum benefits allowed under current law and evaluate claim denials prior to the appeals process
Qualification
Required
One year as a Veterans Services Specialist, DMVA (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
Five years of experience in analyzing and determining individuals' eligibility for public benefits or services programs; or
One year of experience in analyzing and determining individuals' eligibility for public benefits or services programs and a bachelor's degree in human services, business administration, public administration, or a related field; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training
This job requires you to possess valid accreditation by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a veterans service officer or eligibility for accreditation within one year from the date of employment
You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap
You must be able to perform essential job functions
Preferred
Knowledge of interviewing techniques used to gather information for public assistance programs and their eligibility requirements
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Experience with veterans benefits and services programs
Experience with identifying and promoting veteran benefits and services to the public, community partners, and federal, state, and local providers through formal or informal meetings, events, consultations, and speaking engagements
Non-commercial Class C Driver's License or equivalent
Willingness to travel which may require overnight stays on short notice
Company
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employs thousands of people across the state to deliver programs and services to the people of Pennsylvania.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
Appalachian Regional Commission
2022-03-17Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
John Tirpak
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