Veterans Service Officer Job at Tazewell County
Tazewell County, Illinois is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and collaborative individual to serve as a Veterans Service Officer.
Appointed by and under the direct supervision of the Veterans Assistance Commission Superintendent, this position assists veterans and their families in accessing military and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. This is a full-time non-exempt position with an hourly salary of $23.76.
Responsibilities:
- Interviews veterans, spouses, and dependents to determine eligibility for federal, state, and local benefits as well as to assure maximum benefits are received.
- Serves as a liaison with various federal, state, and county agencies in addition to private sector providers in establishing veterans’ benefit entitlements.
- Reviews legislation, regulations, and precedents as well as studies veteran’s medical report and history to evaluate and determine the validity of the claim.
- Obtains claimant's power of attorney.
- Prepares claim forms/briefs and assembles pertinent evidence.
- Requests hearing before government board and present brief.
- Reviews government board decision for grounds for appeal.
- Advises veterans on insurance, vocational, and other matters while working in cooperation with the VA and other agencies.
- Prepares bulletins and correspondence to acquaint others with current activities and legislation.
- Participates in or initiates civic functions to inform the public of services rendered as well as the rights and benefits of veterans and dependents.
- Assigned other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the organization.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- One (1) year experience in sales, public relations, welfare work, benefits administration, or any other type of work involving extensive public contact.
- A veteran who has been honorably discharged from service in the Armed Forces of the United States (in accordance with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Act in IL House Bill 3255).
- One (1) year experience in office/clerical duties.
- One (1) year of customer service experience.
- Knowledge of veteran benefits and services.
- Knowledge of federal and state federal legislation.
- Must receive accreditation from the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO) within six (6) months of employment as well as complete continuing education requirements each year.
How to Apply
We do not sponsor foreign nationals for immigration purposes. Applications should not be submitted if an immigration sponsorship will be required either now or in the future. Only the United States Permanent Residents or Citizens will be considered.
We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, paid holidays, personal days, sick days, vacation, and retirement. If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume.
Tazewell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE – race/color/religion/sex/Sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability
About Tazewell County:
Welcome to Tazewell County, the central Illinois community which combines city assets with the serene beauty and quiet countryside of rural living. It is located on the Illinois River adjacent to Peoria and part of the Peoria-Pekin Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has an estimated population of 352,164. Tazewell County was established in 1827 and has a population of 135,394, according to 2010 U.S. Census data, encompassing 658 square miles of which 649 square miles is land and nine square miles is water.
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