Client Services Advocate

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

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• Advises Veterans and their dependents of their eligibility for entitlements under various Veterans benefits acts and other relevant legislation.
• Investigate and conduct interviews assist in the preparation and follow-up of the applications for state and federal benefits review and file claims for veterans benefits and follow MOU actions with Veterans Service Organizations and other state agencies for referral of inquiries claims and actions.
• Conducts public relations by disseminating general information for the outreach program by developing and participating in radio broadcasts newspaper releases and public speaking engagements and events to interested groups.
• Attends meetings and other activities of Veterans Service Organizations as assigned.
• Discusses the efforts of the Wyoming Veterans Commission.
• Coordinates activities or services with POA offices VBA and various other Veteran Service Providers.
• Develops and executes a working plan/schedule for the expenditure of state funds that supports travel.
• Plan travel schedule meetings/places for assistance visits throughout the state make hotel reservations schedule vehicle maintenance submit travel requests travel reimbursement forms time sheets and vehicle mileage reports monthly.
• Complete all monthly ADMIN reports in a timely fashion.
• Must be able to travel within the State and out of State 50% of the time.
• Must be able to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of State and Federal veterans benefits programs and services.
• Knowledge of services counseling and advocacy.
• Knowledge of public speaking and public affairs experience.
• Knowledge of interviewing and counseling.
• Knowledge of computers computer databases and word processing systems.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to sit for long periods.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Please attach a DD214 with your application to be eligible for Veterans points.
  

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