What are the responsibilities and job description for the VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER position at Minnehaha County?
MUST SUBMIT DD214Minimum RequirementsResidence in the State of MinnesotaUnited States CitizenMust be a Veteran as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 197.447Bachelor's Degree in relevant field such as social work, counseling, or public administrationPass Background Clearance CheckAssist veterans and their dependents in applying for available federal benefits from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs Regional Office (VARO), by initiating, re-opening claims, and / or appealing claims.Complete all service-connected disability / pension claim applications (new, supplemental, and appeal) in a timely manner.Complete claims for VA education and training benefits.Contact the families of deceased veterans to assist with VA burial / survivor benefits.Complete service-connected disabled veteran's life insurance applications for eligible veterans.Ensure all claims are sent to the VA before the last business day of each month to ensure potential benefits are not lost. Record claim information in the approved software program used by the Veteran Services Office (VetraSpec).Correspond with veteran's Power of Attorney (POA) and VA regarding claim status. Assist veterans in obtaining inpatient and outpatient care from the VA Medical Center (VAMC) and Community-Based Outreach Clinic (CBOC).Complete enrollment applications and mail to the VAMC.Contact the VAMC to schedule appointments, confirm enrollment, and obtain information, when needed.Coordinate with the VAMC to request community, in-home health, and long-term health care, if neededAssist veterans in applying for benefits from the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs (MDVA).Complete subsistence, special need, dental and eye care applications for eligible veterans and dependents.Assist veteran and MDVA to ensure required documentation is received in a timely manner.Assist military retirees, dependents, and survivors in obtaining Department of Defense benefits.Instruct military retirees and their dependents on how to attain and renew an identification card, Tri-Care health plan, retirement pay, annuity pay and Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP).Assist Veterans in records relating to military service.Aid in applying for correction of military records, character of discharge upgrade, and medals / awards.Maintain confidential records and information in accordance with all HIPPA and Privacy Act Regulations.Attend workshops, conferences, and service organization meetings and training. Knowledge of all federal and state legislative actions concerning veterans and their dependents.Maintain and gain certification by the MDVA.Assist members of the National Guard and Reserves in obtaining appropriate benefits and assistance.Provide military members and dependents information about VA programs.Provide information to returning deployed service members and their dependents regarding VA benefits.All veterans.VA and MDVA personnel.County Veteran's Service OfficersVeteran Service Organizations (Ameri
