Veterans Specialist
Rockland County Veterans Service Agency Rockland County Veterans Service Agency Pomona, NY Pomona, NY Full-time Full-time $66,856 a year $66,856 a year 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago The Rockland County Department of Veterans is seeking a candidate to work in their fast-paced Veterans Service Agency.
The work is specialized, diverse and can be complex in nature.
Job Description:
This is specialized veteran advocacy and support work which involves counseling, guiding, and assisting members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and members of their families in obtaining the rights, benefits, and services to which they are entitled.
An employee in this class may be referred to as a Veteran Service Officer (VSO).
The work is performed under the general supervision of the Director, County Veteran's Service Agency and in accordance with specific policies and regulations.
Work guidance (e.
g.
lead work) may be provided to others.
Does related work as required.
Required
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree or higher and four (4) years of paid work experience that substantially involved counseling or advising individuals or assisting individuals in obtaining services.
Counseling involves interviewing individuals and/or families, discussing and evaluating their problems and/or needs (e.
g.
, drug & alcohol abuse, family conflicts, disabilities) and developing and carrying out plans to resolve problems and/or accomplish goals.
Those who perform counseling duties work directly with individuals and/or families on an ongoing basis in order to assist them and monitor and evaluate their progress.
NOTES:
1.
Additional years of the required experience may be substituted for the college degree on a year-for-year basis.
2.
An honorably discharged veteran of the armed services may substitute their military service:
a) Active military as a Sergeant rank (E-5 or branch equivalent) or higher (or officer) may be substituted on a one-for two basis for up to four (4) years of the required experience or b) Active military service other than (a) above may be substituted on a one-for-one basis for up to four (4) years of the required experience.
Other Requirements and Information:
Residency in Rockland County is a requirement for this position.
This is a competitive position in Civil Service and reachability on a test would be a requirement for permanent appointment.
A candidate to this title must be a veteran as defined by the 38 U.
S.
Code 101, section (2), (21), (22), (24) and (27).
38 U.
S.
Code 101, section (2) defines a veteran as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air force, and who was discharged or released therefrom under honorable conditions (specified on DD214).
For purposes of appointment to this title, an individual must become accredited by a US Department of Veterans Affairs recognized Veterans Service Organization (which, for Rockland County, is the American Legion).
The incumbent in the position must be eligible to gain membership (as defined in the Charter of the American Legion National Constitution and ByLaws 21703) in order to qualify for and maintain VSO accreditation from the American Legion; must achieve such accreditation with one (1) year of appointment, remain a member in good standing, and otherwise meet qualifications in Federal 38 CFR 14.
629.
Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following:
35 Hour work week Medical, Dental and Vision Time off including vacation, personal and holiday time New York State Pension eligibility Interested candidates should email a completed Rockland County employment application, resume, cover letter, references, writing samples, etc.
to:
email protected .
Applications can be found at:
https:
//www.
rocklandcountyny.
gov/departments/personnel/applicant-candidate-resources-forms.
$66,856 starting annual salary Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$66,856.
00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate:
Pomona, NY:
Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The work is specialized, diverse and can be complex in nature.
Job Description:
This is specialized veteran advocacy and support work which involves counseling, guiding, and assisting members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and members of their families in obtaining the rights, benefits, and services to which they are entitled.
An employee in this class may be referred to as a Veteran Service Officer (VSO).
The work is performed under the general supervision of the Director, County Veteran's Service Agency and in accordance with specific policies and regulations.
Work guidance (e.
g.
lead work) may be provided to others.
Does related work as required.
Required
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree or higher and four (4) years of paid work experience that substantially involved counseling or advising individuals or assisting individuals in obtaining services.
Counseling involves interviewing individuals and/or families, discussing and evaluating their problems and/or needs (e.
g.
, drug & alcohol abuse, family conflicts, disabilities) and developing and carrying out plans to resolve problems and/or accomplish goals.
Those who perform counseling duties work directly with individuals and/or families on an ongoing basis in order to assist them and monitor and evaluate their progress.
NOTES:
1.
Additional years of the required experience may be substituted for the college degree on a year-for-year basis.
2.
An honorably discharged veteran of the armed services may substitute their military service:
a) Active military as a Sergeant rank (E-5 or branch equivalent) or higher (or officer) may be substituted on a one-for two basis for up to four (4) years of the required experience or b) Active military service other than (a) above may be substituted on a one-for-one basis for up to four (4) years of the required experience.
Other Requirements and Information:
Residency in Rockland County is a requirement for this position.
This is a competitive position in Civil Service and reachability on a test would be a requirement for permanent appointment.
A candidate to this title must be a veteran as defined by the 38 U.
S.
Code 101, section (2), (21), (22), (24) and (27).
38 U.
S.
Code 101, section (2) defines a veteran as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air force, and who was discharged or released therefrom under honorable conditions (specified on DD214).
For purposes of appointment to this title, an individual must become accredited by a US Department of Veterans Affairs recognized Veterans Service Organization (which, for Rockland County, is the American Legion).
The incumbent in the position must be eligible to gain membership (as defined in the Charter of the American Legion National Constitution and ByLaws 21703) in order to qualify for and maintain VSO accreditation from the American Legion; must achieve such accreditation with one (1) year of appointment, remain a member in good standing, and otherwise meet qualifications in Federal 38 CFR 14.
629.
Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following:
35 Hour work week Medical, Dental and Vision Time off including vacation, personal and holiday time New York State Pension eligibility Interested candidates should email a completed Rockland County employment application, resume, cover letter, references, writing samples, etc.
to:
email protected .
Applications can be found at:
https:
//www.
rocklandcountyny.
gov/departments/personnel/applicant-candidate-resources-forms.
$66,856 starting annual salary Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$66,856.
00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate:
Pomona, NY:
Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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