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Director Veterans Service Officer
full-time•Shawano
About this role
Shawano County is organized according to Chapter 59 of the Wisconsin Statutes. The following is the County’s Mission Statement and Policy on Quality:
“The primary mission of Shawano County is to provide all County citizens with cost-effective, prompt and high-quality County services. Quality is the extent to which a product or service conforms to requirements and meets or exceeds customer expectations.”
*It is the policy of Shawano County to recruit and select the most qualified persons for positions in the County's service. Recruitment and selection shall be conducted in an affirmative manner which ensures open competition and provides equal employment opportunity as protected by state or federal law. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment or employment process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources to ensure appropriate accommodations can be made.
Shawano County is pleased to offer our full-time employees (30+ hours/week) a comprehensive benefits package including:
*It is the policy of Shawano County to recruit and select the most qualified persons for positions in the County's service. Recruitment and selection shall be conducted in an affirmative manner which ensures open competition and provides equal employment opportunity as protected by state or federal law. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment or employment process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources to ensure appropriate accommodations can be made.
Shawano County is pleased to offer our full-time employees (30+ hours/week) a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Paid Time Off - Earn just under 5 weeks in your first year when working 40 hours/week
- Nine (9) Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance including vision coverage with option of a high or low deductible health insurance plan.
- County-funded Health Reimbursement Account or HSA depending on health plan selection.
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Gym Membership Discounts
- Dependent Flexible Spending Account
- Dental Insurance
- Long and Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- State Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation (457) Retirement Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- State Pension Plan
- Gym Membership Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Home Committee, the Director Veterans Service Officer provides advocacy, advice and aid to veterans, their families and dependents in securing veteran entitlements and benefits from state and federal sources. The duties of the job involve informing the public of services rendered and rights of veterans and their dependents and working closely with veteran organizations; reviewing legislation, regulations and precedents; supervises the operations and staff of the department.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
-Conducts interviews, evaluates, advises and assists veterans, their spouses or families in determining appropriate benefit programs they might be eligible for under various state or federal programs. Assists veterans in the application, development and submission of benefit claims and serves as an advocate for the veteran and their families. Advises and aids inquirers on the variety of benefits available to veterans including claims for pensions, compensation, insurance, medial care, rehabilitation and burial grants. Investigates eligibility requirements and assists veterans and dependents apply for federal and state benefits for housing, medical, economic, educational loans or grants, and disability claims. Assists veterans with a wide variety of topics, issues and concerns.
-Prepares and administers the agency budget. Reviews and monitors agency expenditures, monitors and initiates changes to improve the operations of the office. Compiles various statistics and activity summaries required for various local, state or federal reports.
-Supervises department support staff. Assigns work, reviews performance, trains in office duties, hires, disciplines and determines job requirements for the office.
-Performs a variety of public relation and outreach functions to inform veterans of programs, services and benefits available. Establishes a close relationship with local veteran organizations. Attends membership meetings and participates in various veteran events and activities within the community/county. Promotes an awareness of veteran programs and issues through media and civic events, newsletters, speaking engagements, radio talk shows, health fairs or other activities.
-Administers the Soldiers and Sailors fund for Shawano County. Screens veterans for eligibility to use the fund; coordinates payments; holds periodic meetings of the Soldiers and Sailors Committee; and maintains programs records.
-Performs other tasks of a comparable level or type, as required.
-Maintain annual certification through state or federal conference attendance and completing applications for various service organization representation.
Work Requirements:
-Associates Degree in Business Administration, Human Services, Paralegal or related area.
-Minimum of 2 years of active service in the armed forces and honorably discharged.
-Requires a valid driver's license in the State of Wisconsin.
What you'll do
- The Director Veterans Service Officer provides advocacy and assistance to veterans and their families in securing benefits from state and federal sources. This role includes supervising department staff, managing the agency budget, and conducting outreach to inform veterans of available programs and services.
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What does a Director Veterans Service Officer do at Shawano County?
As a Director Veterans Service Officer at Shawano County, you will: the Director Veterans Service Officer provides advocacy and assistance to veterans and their families in securing benefits from state and federal sources. This role includes supervising department staff, managing the agency budget, and conducting outreach to inform veterans of available programs and services..
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