This position provides services to Berks County veterans, their widows, dependents, and orphans. The position is responsible for assisting and coordinating information and programs for veterans.
Requirements
- Counsels and assists veterans and/or their eligible family members to provide information on their entitlement to VA benefits.
- Prepares and submits benefits claims on behalf of veterans and/or their eligible family members to appropriate agencies.
- Maintains and updates veteran information in various software programs and in the veteran’s files.
- Coordinates and disseminates information on County, State, Federal, and private veterans’ programs and benefits.
- Answers the phones, greets, and provides assistance/answers to inquiries and walk-in clients.
- Coordinates County and Federal burial applications.
- Coordinates and maintains schedules of veterans needing transportation and makes arrangements for volunteer drivers.
- Provides administrative assistance to the Director of Veterans Affairs.
- Follows and implements records management and archival guidelines for the department’s documents and publications.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid vacation days
- Paid sick leave
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid holidays