VETERAN SERVICE OFFICER

The County of Adams•Gettysburg, PA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The County of Adams is seeking a dedicated Veterans Service Officer to join our team and provide vital assistance to those who have served our country. As a VSO, you will play a critical role in connecting veterans and their families with the benefits they are entitled to, and serving as their case manager, liaison, and confidant.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
College credits in psychology, counseling, or sociology very helpful
Previous position(s) involving serving the veteran population highly desirable.
Veterans strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Serves as the local contact between the veteran and their dependents and United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA). Conducts in depth interviews with individuals in order to assess their eligibility for various benefits.
Verifies military service records and documents for legitimacy, accuracy, and eligibility.
Advises veterans and their dependents of federal, state, and local benefits available to them. Some examples are: Service-connected disability benefits- this includes conducting in depth confidential health related interviews with veterans attempting to ensure all applicable DBQ’s (Disability Benefit Questionnaires) are provided for medical evaluation. Healthcare benefits- including coordinating eligibility, care, and placement of veterans into the VA health care system to include application and referral. Vocational benefits. Burial benefits. Home loan benefits. Wartime Veterans and Spouses Pension benefits to include Aid and Attendance benefits. Conducts in depth interviews to see if the veteran meets financial criteria for needs based programs.
Aids veterans and their dependents in completing applications for benefits.
Communicates regularly with claimants regarding the status of their claims.