- Direct the Workforce in a collaborative spirit in compliance with all State and Federal Employment Laws
- Ensure Compliance with all applicable Labor Agreements
- Prepare Annual Budgets
- Maintain Accurate and Timely Payroll Records
- Continually strive to develop best practices in order to deliver exceptional service to Luzerne County Veterans and their dependents in a cost effective manner.
- Complete initial application, or reopen existing claims, for compensation (service-connected disabilities) or pension (non-service-connected disability).
- Research medical conditions and obtain necessary medical records and statements from physicians to support the claim(s).
- Obtain necessary financial information and corroborating information and documents from the veteran's former military "buddies", family members, or other sources.
- Assist eligible veterans in filing substantially complete applications for education benefits through the GI Bill, or vocational rehabilitation programs.
- Contact and assist survivors of a deceased veteran in obtaining death benefits such as burial in a national cemetery, burial allowances, government grave marker, government life insurance proceeds and survivor benefits.
- Advise and assist veterans on all phases of government life insurance.
- Assist a veteran, or the eligible survivor of a veteran, in obtaining Veterans Administration home loan benefits.
- Ensure that all timelines are met so the veteran does not lose any potential benefits.
- Enter all claims information into the Veterans Information System program.
- Keep in contact VA Officials and the veteran' Power of Attorney (POA) concerning the status of individual claims.
- Assist veterans in obtaining medical, financial, or other information necessary for the appeal.
- Assist veterans in preparation for personal hearings at the VARO, to include accompanying them to the hearing, if necessary.
- Ensure that all timelines are met so the veteran does not lose any potential benefits
- Assist in completing required paperwork, and obtain all necessary records for the VAMCs or CBOCs to accept the veteran for care as an inpatient or outpatient.
- Work with the VAMCs or CBOCs to schedule necessary appointments for the veteran.
- Work with VA professional in obtaining public health services, home health care, or placement in local nursing homes or the Pennsylvania Veteran Homes.
- Emergency Assistance
- Real Estate Property Tax Exemption
- Blind Pension
- Paralyzed Pension
- Educational Gratuity
- Other benefits enacted by statute
- Assist Veterans through outreach efforts at local State Legislature Offices
- Effectively fulfill all legal requirements for Veteran Benefits provided for by Pennsylvania Statutes
- Burial Benefits
- Veteran ID Cards
- Present information to the different county veterans' organizations to brief members on changes to existing veteran benefit programs.
- Present information regarding veteran benefits to community organizations at their request.
- Responsible for keeping of office records, including file generation, HIPPA compliance, and retention policy and standards.
- Orders supplies and services for the Luzerne County Veteran Affairs Office as needed.
- Other duties necessary for the efficient operation of the Veteran Affairs Office necessary to provide useful and timely assistance to Luzerne County Veterans and their dependents.
- Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs
- National Association of County Veteran Service Officers
- Other Veteran Service Organizations recognized by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
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Description
Salary: $55, $59,500.00 AnnuallyLocation : Forty Fort PA 18704, PA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 01697
Department: Veterans Affairs
Opening Date: 05/08/2024
Closing Date: 5/21/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
This position functions at the professional level and assists veterans and their dependents with applications for benefits offered by the Federal, State, and County governments. Additionally, the director is responsible for directing the unionized workforce in compliance with applicable employment laws and negotiated union contracts. The Director of Veteran Affairs is also responsible for annual budget preparation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative Duties
Miscellaneous Duties
•In order to be eligible for appointment as Director of Veteran Affairs for Luzerne County, a person must, within one year of accepting the position, obtain and maintain a United States Department of Veterans Affairs accreditation in accordance with the provisions of 38 CFR § relating to requirements for accreditation of service organization representatives; agents; and attorneys) with one of the following organizations:
•A person who is appointed as the Director of Veteran Affairs for Luzerne County shall complete annual continuing education/accreditation training necessary to maintain accreditation in accordance with the provisions of 38 CFR 14.629
Minimum Qualifications
•Graduation from an accredited college or university with either an Associate's Degree or Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree
•Honorable Military Service in the Armed Forces of the United States, constituting service other than for training
•One to two years related experience and/or training
•Or equivalent combination of education experience
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date.
LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
I. Medical Insurance
The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.
II. Vision and Prescription
The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.
III. Dental Coverage
The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.
IV. Life Insurance
A $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement.
V. Retirement
All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%.
