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WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services · 2 days ago

Veterans Service Officer 1 - Veterans Assistance - Kanawha Co.

Kanawha County, WV

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services is seeking a Veterans Service Officer 1 responsible for determining the eligibility of Veterans for benefits and preparing claims. The role involves field office work and assisting Veterans and their dependents to secure benefits from federal and state agencies.

GovernmentHealth CareInformation ServicesMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for determining the eligibility of Veterans for benefits under existing laws, for preparing and presenting claims for benefits and for developing appeal cases resulting from unfavorable decisions by the US Department of Veterans Affairs

Performs field office work and itinerate service in assisting Veterans and their dependents to secure benefits by federal and state agencies

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeHonorable dischargeVeterans affairs experienceClaims investigation

Required

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Honorable discharge from one of the armed forces

Possession of a valid driver's license and the availability of a car for continuous use

Employment involving responsible public contact work in veterans' affairs, employment services, vocational guidance, claims investigation and/or related fields OR active duty in the United States Armed Forces may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis

Employed personnel must pass proficiency tests and maintain accreditation

Company

WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services

The mission of the West Virginia Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services is to collaborate with stakeholders to promote, protect, manage, and provide appropriate health and human services for our residents to improve their health, well-being and quality of life.

Founded in 1989