VETERANS AFFAIRS TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VA TAP)
POSITION: MASTER BENEFITS ADVISOR
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Conduct VA transition activities in support of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). Transition support includes conducting standardized VA Benefits and Services Briefings, one-on-one engagements, pre-separation counseling support, military life cycle (MLC) events, Capstone events, and warm-handover support.
A Master Benefits advisor serves as a master instructor delivering established training objectives and conducts Quality Assurance evaluations of other advisors. Responsibilities may include:
- Executing non-event activities at assigned installation
- Routine travel to support New Hire Training at corporate HQ
- Developing and implementing advisor improvement plans
- Schedule and conduct site and/or regional training
- Maintain training records
- Participate in weekly leadership teleconferences/virtual meetings
- Develop and review curriculum with the program training team
- Provide feedback on curriculum changes
- Deliver onsite activities and execute post-event data collection activities
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Understand and apply adult learning theories
- Understanding of VA benefits programs
- Understanding of transitioning Service member populations
- Experience using Microsoft Office suite of tools
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience delivering briefings to live audiences
- Knowledge of the military and experience working with military clients
- Understanding of current veteran issues and challenges pre- and post- transitions
- Strong instructional and evaluation skills
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree or 5 – 7 years’ equivalent work/military experience
- Preferred emphasis in Training, Education, Career Counseling, or HR
- 1 or more years as a Senior Advisor or Site Lead
- Appropriate certifications
PLACE OF DUTY: Ft Riley, KS
POSITION TYPE: Full-time
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Up to 50 %
REQUIRED START DATE: May 16th, 2022
SALARY TYPE: Hourly (Non-Exempt) – SCA (Service Contract Act) rates $19.03
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- Resume
- Reference letter (at least 3 references)