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State of Wisconsin · 1 month ago

Veterans Service Officer

Jefferson City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$78K/yr - $87K/yr

3+ years exp

State of Wisconsin is seeking a Veterans Service Officer to coordinate and monitor services for U.S. military veterans. The role involves helping veterans obtain VA benefits, collaborating with community organizations, and overseeing the operations of the Veteran’s Service Office.

AssociationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the ability to help Veterans and their families by seeking to understand their unique challenges and advising them of benefits available to them, including healthcare, disability compensation, pensions, educational entitlements as well as long-term care and burial benefits

Establishes connections and collaborates with various community organizations, and makes referrals as appropriate, including social services, housing authorities, and legal aid, to provide comprehensive support to Veterans and their families

Interprets and coordinates requirements of Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 45 and U.S. Code Title 38 for veterans and their families. Counsels, advises and aids veterans and their dependents on eligible benefits. Determines eligibility for State or Federal programs and makes referrals for other community resources as appropriate

Plans, directs and monitors Veteran’s Service Office operations. Prepares, recommends and monitors annual department budget. Assigns, plans and evaluates work of staff. Recommends transfers, promotions, disciplines, discharges and salary increases

Prepares and submits annual grants applications to the Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs

Qualification

Veterans benefits knowledgeSupervisory experienceBudgeting experienceHuman Services degreeU.S. military serviceAccreditation with VAPublic relations skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Communications, Administration, Public Relations and three years of relevant experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities

U.S. military service as defined in Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 45.35 required

Preferred

Five years' relevant experience

Supervisory and budgeting experience with working knowledge of federal, state and county assistance programs and services for veterans, knowledge of real estate transactions, financial matters, insurance and budgeting desired

Preference for National Association of County Veterans Service Office (NACVSO) Certified Veterans Advocate (CVA) accreditation

Accreditation with the Federal Veterans Administration, preferably through the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers

Cross-accreditations with Veterans Service Organizations (American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans)

Maintains U.S.D.V.A accreditation