Veterans Affairs Benefits Advisor

International SOS Government Medical Services

Veterans Affairs Benefits Advisor

Fort Drum, NY +6 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    This position is contingent on contract award.

    This position will support the Veterans Administration (VA) and its interagency partners at the Department of Defense (DoD) with the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) program. The person in this position will represent International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. and provide services outlined below:

    International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is looking for an individual who is an experienced Benefits Advisor to provide transition assistance, information, training, counseling, and services to eligible service members.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Conduct transition activities in support of the VA.
    • Provide transition support.
    • Conducting standardized VA Benefits and Services Briefings.
    • Perform one-on-one engagements.
    • Provide pre-separation counseling support.
    • Conduct military life cycle (MLC) events, Capstone events, and warm-handover support.
    • Serve as an entry-level instructor delivering established curriculum, training tools, and ensuring course content and delivery methods follow established training objectives.
    • Participate in weekly Site Lead Meetings.
    • Execute Quality Management Activities at assigned installation and across the program.
    • Deliver onsite activities and execute post-event data collection activities.
    • Execute non-event activities at assigned installation.
    • Travel may be included.
    • Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

    This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Basic Requirements/Certifications:

    • Possess an understanding of VA benefits programs.
    • Have knowledge of the military experience working with military clients.
    • Must understand and apply adult learning theories.
    • Have an understanding of transitioning service member populations.
    • Have experience using Microsoft Office Suite of tools.
    • Possess strong customer management and support skills.
    • Have experience delivering interactive workshops and training in live audiences.
    • Have understanding of current veteran issues and challenges pre- and post-transition.

    Education Required:

    • Bachelor's Degree or 3 years equivalent work/military experience.
    • Preferred emphasis in Training, Education, Career Counseling or HR.

    Physical Requirements:

    • Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
    • Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
    • May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs.

    Other Special Qualifications:

    • Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate.
    • US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.

    Additional Information

    Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

    Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

    International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.

  • Locations
    Jacksonville, FL • Tampa, FL • Eglin Air Force Base, FL • Fort Drum, NY • Fort Bliss, TX • Hill Afb, UT • Fort Belvoir, VA