Field VA (Veteran Affairs) Outreach Specialist - Greater NY Area

YELM US Associates, LLC•New York, NY

23h•$50,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

YELM US Associates is the administrative division supporting our licensed home care agencies, Ultimate Care and Swift Home Care. Our office team works behind the scenes to ensure patients receive exceptional care — giving families true peace of mind — while also providing the coordination, resources, and support our field staff need to succeed. As our organization continues to grow, we’re proud to expand our team in South Brooklyn and welcome individuals who are passionate about making an impact. Join a team that truly lives by its core values every day! About Us Our mission is to provide and restore client dignity and independence in their homes through individualized care plans that reduce caregiver role strain and stress on family members while helping clients avoid nursing homes and assisted living facilities. YELM US Associates, LLC is a licensed home care provider offering comprehensive home care services. We lead with our hearts to deliver top-quality, compassionate, and empathetic care. We have an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference to our veterans! We are seeking someone with familiarity to the veteran affairs (VA) system and enjoys building relationships with others for the greater good, to join our Field Marketing team as a Field VA Outreach Specialist. This role reports to our Director of Field Strategy & Growth and will spend 4 days in the field visiting hospitals each day and looking for those who can benefit from our VA programs, as well as one day a week working remote. This unique role will bridge the gap between VA hospitals in the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Long Island & Rockland County, and our home care agencies, providing care to veterans needing assistance with daily living. The right candidate will also grow relationships with various offices and agencies to drive a higher enrollment of VA services. The ideal candidate will be high energy, comfortable building relationship on all levels and networking with an empathic style and compassionate approach. MUST HAVE A CAR AND A VALID DRIVERS LICENCE.

Requirements

Prior experience working with the VA System in any capacity, or experience as a home care marketer or representative working with VA accounts, preferred
Must possess previous experience in roles where networking skills and relationship management is required
Must have a car and a valid NY driver’s license
Professional writing and communication skills at all levels required; must be strongly proficient in English
Knowledge/familiarity of VA process/structures, regulations, required. For an example an VA volunteer aware of the system would be a good candidate.

Nice To Haves

An understanding of geriatrics and in-home care services a plus.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for acting as a liaison between our home care agencies within the VA system and building relationships and driving referrals with the goal to help veterans avoid nursing home care and remain in their homes.
Targeted Programs: Primary focus on promoting VA-contracted services such as homemaker/home health aides, skilled nursing, and respite care.
Networking & Referral Generation: Building relationships with VA social workers, discharge planners at VA hospitals, and community-based organizations to receive client referrals.
Educational Outreach: Informing veterans and their caregivers about available benefits and supporting them through the application process.