Veterans Service Officer

Clear Creek County, Colorado•Idaho Springs, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Board of County Commissioners appoints this position for a two-year term, with each successive reappointment lasting another two years. It is subject to the advice and counsel of the chief officer of each post of the regularly established and existing veterans' organizations of Clear Creek County. This position is shared with Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties and will report back to the Board of Commissioners of both counties. Responsibilities include assisting veterans and current military personnel and/or their dependents regarding benefits to which they are entitled.

Requirements

Shall be a resident of the state, shall have served in the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, or any auxiliary branch and shall have been honorably discharged, or shall be an officer released from active duty with the U.S. armed forces and placed on inactive duty.
Any combination of education and experience or equivalent to high school graduation or general education degree (GED), and one year of general office experience.
Knowledge of current federal and state legislation relating to benefits for military service veterans and their dependents.
Knowledge of programs and activities of other agencies serving veterans.
Knowledge of legal documents and processes necessary to substantiate benefit claims.
Ability to tactfully conduct interviews of a personal nature with veterans and their families to obtain accurate and complete information.
Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to accurately and effectively transmit and receive information that is necessary to the accomplishment of goals and objectives including effective written and oral communication; ability to keep customers, subordinates, peers, and supervisors informed; and the ability to listen.
Must posses strong interpersonal, and some decision-making skills.
Ability to establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with veterans, the public, county departments, co-workers, veterans groups and other agencies.
Knowledge of the functions of county government.
Must have valid Colorado Motor Vehicle Drivers License.
Must be able to pass the Colorado Veterans Affairs certification tests within first year of appointment.
Must pass background check: Criminal and Traffic

Nice To Haves

Database operation and/or training preferred.
If limited knowledge at start of employment, training will be mandatory to acquire.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance within the guidelines, policies, and procedures established by the federal, or Colorado Division of Military and Veterans Affairs (VA).
Responds to requests from veterans, their families, and survivors for any information regarding rights and benefits.
Assists veterans and eligible family members within Clear Creek County and the State of Colorado.
Electronically maintains current files on all forms and applications necessary for filing claims with state or federal VA agencies.
Assists claimants in preparing the proper application forms for veteran benefit programs.
Assists with obtaining and verifying documentation necessary to process claims.
Maintains a daily activity report of all client contacts and activities such as filing claims and providing information and referrals.
Prepares monthly activity reports as required for the Colorado Division of Military and Veterans Affairs and the County Commissioner's office.
Attends annual Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs training conferences and seminars to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in current veteran's benefits and claims processes and new policies and programs with state and federal VA agencies.
Conducts community outreach programs, coordinating with other human services providers within the County Veterans Service agencies and conducting on-site enrollments into VA Health Care at public function meetings and veteran's homes.
Encourages veterans to record the veteran's discharge papers with the County Clerk and Recorder.
Prepares and administers budget for the Veteran's Service Office.
Participate and conduct speaking engagements for various functions.
Other duties as assigned.