Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) ยท 7 hours ago
Veteran SOAR Representative - Veterans Claims Representative / Full-time / Day Shift
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$25.67/hr - $37.26/hr
2+ years expThe Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to connecting Veterans and their dependents to Social Security benefits. The Veteran SOAR Representative will work directly with Veterans throughout the SSA disability claims process, promoting and administering the SOAR program to help secure stable income for Veterans with disabilities.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Liz Bassani
Responsibilities
Work directly with Veterans and their spouses throughout the SSA disability claims process using the SOAR model
Promote, support, and administer the program by collaborating with federal and state agencies, county offices, and nonprofit organizations located throughout the state
Assist in connecting Veterans and their spouses with life-changing benefits
Qualification
Required
Two (2) years of experience in at least three (3) of the following areas relevant to Veterans / Military benefits, Veterans programs, or disability/medical claims: Interviewing claimants, Investigating/researching claims, Advocating/recommending disposition of claims, Approving claims, Documenting decisions, Interpreting and applying guidelines, rules, laws and/or policies and procedures, Providing technical assistance, Presenting at hearings or conferences
Ability to travel at least 50% of the time
Residence in the State of Minnesota
Citizenship in the United States
Veteran of the armed forces of the United States as defined in section 197.447
Preferred
Claims adjudication experience
Experience in case management
Knowledge of Social Security Administration's rules and regulations
Experience working in the field of homelessness
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Training, classes, and professional development
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Company
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is a cabinet level state agency dedicated to serving Veterans and their families by assisting them in securing state and federal benefits, and by providing programs and services relating to higher education, benefits, burial, claims, outreach and veterans preference.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dawn G.
Human Resources Business Partner
Erik D. Pakieser
Emergency Management, Continuity Of Operations Planning (COOP) and Security Program Administrator
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