Veterans Assistance Counselor 1-3

Monroe, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 2978 - 5360

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this Job

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the Veterans population of Louisiana through the provision of medical restorative and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of the home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans with the ultimate goal of returning the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterans Assistance Counselorto counsel veterans and their dependents in obtaining health employment educational and fiscal benefits.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Core Competencies:
Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions behaviors performance and decisions.
Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.

Preferred Competencies:
Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.
Managing Time: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness efficiency or productivity.
Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question analyze interpret and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
Working Safely: The ability to maintain safety by following rules and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

This job requires the incumbent to be an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces who served on an active full-time basis and meet one of the following qualification requirements:

Three years of experience in veterans service work public benefits claims examining social services or human resources; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelors degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

As a Veterans Assistance Counselor you will counsel veterans and their dependents in obtaining health employment educational and fiscal benefits.

In this role you will also:

Function in a public relations capacity in a parish for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Review benefit claims when processed to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Provide assistance to veterans such as admissions to U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs Hospitals correction of military records or securing proper care for physically or mentally disabled veterans.
Conduct personal interviews and counsel veterans and their dependents regarding entitlement under state and federal laws.
Attend all training and continuing education classes to maintain accreditation.
Attend meetings and briefings with various U.S. Veterans Affairs Regional Office and Medical Center personnel to stay abreast of policy changes and offer input on suggestions for improving the system for delivering benefits.
Maintain current records on all transactions and file correspondence in veterans files or other proper places.
Participate with veterans organizations to disseminate information regarding the Department and its mission.
Promote public interest by participating in conferences speaking engagements and meetings.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Veterans Assistance Counselor 1 or 2

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Please attach a copy of your DD-214 TO THIS APPLICATION

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jamaile Burton

Human Resources Analyst

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

About this Job The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the Veterans population of Louisiana through the provision of medical restorative and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of the home is to provide quality nursing c...