What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterans Assistance Specialist position at Presbyterian Senior Living – Administrative Office?
Full-time Day
Presbyterian Senior Living is a mission-driven organization that lives our values of integrity, mutual respect, creative curiosity and connectedness in all that we do. Our legacy of serving more than 6,000 older adults with respect and dignity for over 95 years supports our mission to promote wholeness of body, mind and spirit for all that live within our communities.
If you are compassionate, driven and enjoy working with an organization that is committed to valuing the diversity of all team members, one that offers a variety of schedules, career development, excellent benefit options, and more; PSL is for you! Whether you are a nurse, caregiver, culinary professional, maintenance worker or looking for a new career, we offer a wide range of career opportunities to fit your skills and interest.
The Veterans Assistance Specialist is responsible for meeting with Residents and/or responsible parties through multiple communities to assist with applying for appropriate Veterans’ and/or Veterans’ widow(ers) benefits and services.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of two (2) years of related experience dealing with Veterans’ benefits; required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field of study; preferred
- Knowledge of Veterans’ benefits eligibility, laws, regulations, and guidelines; preferred
- Minimum of two years talent acquisition (recruitment) experience; preferred
Expectations:
- Develop processes to identify current customers for Veterans’ benefits assessment while remaining knowledgeable about related current processes within the Veteran’s Administration (VA)
- Meet with identified potential beneficiaries to assess financial eligibility for benefits
- Assess and evaluate eligibility for all programs including pension, disability and the potential for increases to current VA benefits received
- Assist with completing applications and appeals for beneficiaries
- Maintain a network of contacts within the VA system including local county VA units
