Veterans Service Specialist (Vets) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/walworthco/jobs/newprint/4869732) Apply Veterans Service Specialist (Vets) Salary$27.67 - $36.37 HourlyLocation Elkhorn, WIJob TypePart-timeJob Number2025-00026DepartmentVeteransOpening Date03/13/2025Closing Date3/27/2025 5:00 PM Central
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An Equal Opportunity EmployerPosition SummaryThis position counsels, advises and provides assistance to veterans and their dependents who apply for federal and state veterans benefits.SCHEDULEDays: Monday - FridayWork Hours: 10:00 am to 4:30 pmHours Per Shift: 6Shifts Per Pay Period: 10Position FTE: 0.75Applications are being accepted from current County employees as well as members of the public. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Provide direct client assistance with regard to the interpretation of complex eligibility criteria, application preparation, and the gathering and analyzing of supporting documentation for all state and federal veterans benefit programs.Independently interpret federal and state statutes, codes and regulations and prepare justification for the development or appeals of claims.Assist clients dealing with sensitive issues of mental illness, alcohol and other drug abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, financial distress and bereavement.Provide site visits to the clients' homes, care facility or hospital to assist those who are unable to access the office due to a disability, illness or lack of transportation.Assume many of the responsibilities and decision-making duties of the office in the absence of the Veterans Service Officer.Maintain effective working relationships and make referrals to other county offices, federal and state governmental agencies and other community organizations to meet the needs of clients.Maintain client records, claim activity, and upload records to Vetraspec database.Independently draft correspondence to clients, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies as needed.Prepare necessary statistical reports.Assist with the maintenance of the Veterans Service Office website.Answer and screen telephone calls and provide counter duties in the absence of the Administrative Secretary II.Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience High school plus two additional years of formal preparation, and four to five years of relevant prior experience. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. U.S. military service is preferred.Certifications, Licenses, RegistrationsValid driver's license.Proof of minimum automobile liability insurance coverage.U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs accreditation must be obtained within one-year of employment.Interactions & CommunicationProvides specialized information and/or recommendations to others regarding an area of expertise.Decision MakingThis position has authority to make decisions that are within general procedures and protocols; supervision is available as required or requested. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or the work unit within a department and information is provided with additional research and observations which contributes to the decision making process.Thinking & Problem SolvingIn relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges in this position tend to be diverse, but are typically covered by precedent or established practice.Tools and Equipment Used Typewriter Copy MachineTelephone Fax MachinePersonal Computer/Printer/Scanner CalculatorWORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Selection ProcessTO INCLUDE:Formal Walworth County Electronic ApplicationEducation & Experience ReviewVerification of Driver LicenseOral Department InterviewReference CheckBackground CheckPost Offer Physical ExaminationDrug ScreenOther job related tests may be required.WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARYH - Non-Represented Hourly EmployeesBARGAINING UNIT: Non-Represented Hourly Employees Hired on or after January 1, 2012DATE: January 1, 2019EMPLOYMENT STATUS: All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees.BASIS OF PAYMENT: You are paid for actual hours worked plus pay for any accrued benefit time for which you are eligible. You are eligible for overtime or compensatory time in accordance with provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.SCHEDULED TIME OFF: Accrued based on straight-time hours paid each pay period. All accrued scheduled time off hours are available for use, subject to approval of your supervisor. As a full-time employee you earn scheduled time off (pro-rated for part-time) equivalent to the following:10 days per year after 1 year of Walworth County Service15 days per year after 5 years of Walworth County Service20 days per year after 15 years of Walworth County ServicePERSONAL TIME OFF: Employees will receive 64 hours of personal time off as a lump sum at the beginning of each year (pro-rated for part-time and newly-hired employees). At the end of each calendar year, an employee may request to move remaining personal time off hours to the extended sick leave bank. If no request is made, any remaining hours shall be paid out on the employee's last pay date of the calendar year.EXTENDED SICK LEAVE BANK: Used for time off of work for more serious health conditions that require three or more consecutive days off or when on an approved leave of absence.HOLIDAYS: Ten paid holidays each year. As a part-time employee, you receive pro-rated holiday pay based on your positions budgeted FTE.INSURANCE: Employees hired into a .75 FTE or higher position are eligible for Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of service provided you complete enrollment forms within 30 days of hire. Employees hired into a .50 FTE or higher position are eligible for all benefits listed below except Health insurance. Employees hired into a .49 FTE or less position are eligible to participate in Short-Term Disability only.Health Insurance: You can choose Tier 1 or Tier 2. Tier 1 is a standard co-pay plan. Tier 2 is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The County will contribute an amount approved by the County Board, payable as a lump sum to your HSA for Tier 2. You may also elect to contribute to your HSA up to the IRS maximum. You may elect either family or single coverage. The monthly premium will be split between the County and the employee.Dental Insurance: You may elect either family or single coverage. The county shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for a full-time and 50% (single or family) of the premium for a part-time employee enrolled in dental insurance.Life Insurance: The County provides you with term life insurance in an amount equal to $25,000. You have the option of purchasing additional coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or dependent children.Short-Term Disability Insurance: The County provides you with Short-Term Disability Insurance with premiums paid by the employer.LTD Insurance: The County provides you with Long-Term Disability Insurance. The monthly premium is 0.83% of your insured monthly wages. The County shall pay 67% of the premium & employee shall pay 33% of the premium.Vision Insurance: You may elect to participate in Vision insurance. The employee electing coverage shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for vision insurance.WISCONSIN RETIREMENT: You are covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System if you are expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours per year for a period of one year or more. The WRS provides you with separation, disability or retirement benefits upon termination. The payment is split between the county and employee, as prescribed by state law. Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit.EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: After completing 6 months of employment, you are eligible to participate in the Educational Assistance Program and receive partial reimbursement for tuition upon completion of approved courses.TAX-SHELTERED BENEFITS: You may elect to participate in the following tax-sheltered benefits:Deferred Compensation (S457 plan)Medical Spending Account (S125 plan)Dependent Care Plan (S125 plan)Health Savings Account (S223 plan)WORKERS COMPENSATION: You are covered by Workers Compensation for any illness or injury arising out of your employment. Medical expenses and compensation for lost time are paid from the workers' compensation plan. In addition, the County will supplement the workers' compensation lost-time payment for up to 1 year, making you whole on a "net-check" basis.DIRECT DEPOSIT: You are required to participate in direct deposit of your paycheck to a banking institution of your choice.EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: You and your family are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program for help in addressing confidential family and financial matters. EAP services are provided through Curalinc. Please call 888-881-5462 for help.BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: You will receive pay for up to 3 days for the purpose of bereavement over the death of your spouse, child, step-child, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, or other member of the immediate household (excluding renters).You will receive up to 1 day of pay for the death of your brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.JURY DUTY: Your regular wages will be made-whole for any time you are required to serve on jury duty.MILITARY LEAVE: Your regular wages will be made-whole for up to two weeks for you to meet your annual two-week reserve duty obligation. Extended military leaves are provided in accordance with state and federal laws.LEAVE OF ABSENCE: You are required to request a leave of absence in writing and a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to your expected absence. All leaves are subject to approval of the Human Resources Department and are at the discretion of the County's representative, except as otherwise required by law. Under emergency situations, the leave papers must be submitted within 5 days after the absence begins. Periods of absence less than 5 days may be approved by your department head.Note: This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations. These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee.01 Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Are you a veteran? If yes, please attach a copy of your DD-214.
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Please detail your relevant prior experience, including the number of years.
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EmployerWalworth CountyAddressP.O. Box 1001 100 W. Walworth Street Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 53121 Phone262-741-7950 Websitehttp://www.co.walworth.wi.us Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email