Veterans Assistance Counselor 1-2
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4 Monroe, LA Monroe, LA Full-time Full-time $2,784 - $5,009 a month $2,784 - $5,009 a month 1 day ago 1 day ago 1 day ago Supplemental Information The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the Veterans' population of Louisiana through the provision of medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion.
The primary objective of home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans with the ultimate goal of returning the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.
This position is located in the Administration Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Core Competencies:
Accepting Direction:
The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
Demonstrating Accountability:
The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.
Focusing on Customers:
The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
Learning Actively:
The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.
Making Accurate Judgments:
The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
Preferred Competencies:
Demonstrating Initiative:
The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.
Managing Time:
The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.
Thinking Critically:
The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
Using Data:
The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
Working Safely:
The ability to maintain safety by following rules and procedures.
Please note that the schedule of this position is as follows:
Monday - Friday 8:
00A - 4:
30P.
The pay rate for this position is based on the credentials of the applicant and applicants are strongly encouraged to enter all relevant job experience on the application prior to submission.
A Resume will not be accepted in lieu of work experience.
You must describe your duties as you will not be qualified on job title alone.
An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.
There is no guarantee that all applicants will be interviewed.
The hiring manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision.
Should you be selected for an interview, you will be notified by the contact information listed on your application.
All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and may require additional background check(s).
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Veterans Assistance Counselor 1 or 2, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
The maximum salary for the Veterans Assistance Counselor 2 is $57,179 annually.
Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Please attach a copy of your DD-214 TO THIS APPLICATION Note regarding the advertised pay range:
The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process.
Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
DISQUALIFICATION:
While we encourage all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that there are various reasons that your application may be disqualified from consideration including, but not limited, to:
Failure to fully complete the education and work experience sections of the application; (Please note for the education section that the semester area refers to the # of credit HOURS and not the # of semesters you completed) Submission of a resume and/or SF-10 application in lieu of the online application.
Information on the resume will not substitute and must also be included on the actual job application in order to be considered.
Failure to list complete license information (if applicable to the job position).
Failure to submit an equivalency evaluation statement for an international degree by the closing of this announcement.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jamaile Burton Human Resources Analyst email protected Qualifications MINIMUM
Qualifications:
A baccalaureate degree.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.
Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:
A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces.
Service must have been on an active full time basis.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts Function of Work:
To counsel veterans and their dependents in obtaining health, employment, educational, and fiscal benefits.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Close from a Veterans Assistance Counselor Supervisor, or Veterans Assistance Regional Manager.
Supervision Exercised:
May have direct-line supervision over clerical employees.
Location of Work:
Department of Veterans Affairs, parish offices.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Veterans Assistance Counselor 2 by the level of work performed and by the supervision received.
Examples of Work Serves as an office manager trainee in a parish office counseling veterans concerning their legal benefits under state and federal laws.
May assist higher ranking officers in conducting programs.
Functions in a public relations capacity in a parish for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Assists veterans and their dependents in completing a variety of forms to actuate their benefits.
Reviews benefit claims when processed to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Provides assistance to veterans such as admissions to U.
S.
Department of Veterans Affairs Hospitals, correction of military records, or securing proper care for physically or mentally disabled veterans.
Operates itinerant office in other parishes as required.
Assists veterans and their dependents in completing a variety of forms to actuate their benefits.
Functions in a public relations capacity in a parish for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Reviews benefit claims when processed to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Provides assistance to veterans such as admissions to U.
S.
Department of Veterans Affairs Hospitals, correction of military records, or securing proper care for physically or mentally disabled veterans.
Conducts personal interviews and counsels veterans and their dependents regarding entitlement under state and federal laws.
Assists veterans and their dependents in completing a variety of forms, gather supporting documentary information and monitors the processing of claims through the U.
S.
Department of Veterans Affairs' computer system and other government entities that provide benefits, to a justifiable conclusion.
Reviews individual case files following U.
S.
Department of Veterans Affairs rating action to determine compliance with current laws, rules and regulations as outlined in U.
S.
Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims decisions, Title 38 United States Code, Title 38 code of Federal Regulations.
Examines medical information including but not limited to, service medical records, physical examinations, hospital reports and post-operative reports, and determines degree of residual disability for comparison with U.
S.
Department of Veterans Affairs assignment.
Initiates formal appellant proceedings, and/or otherwise advise the claimant take specific action to obtain a proper rating, as necessary.
Prepares written arguments on behalf of claimant for review and presentation before the U.
S.
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Attends all training and continuing education classes to maintain accreditation.
Attends meetings and briefings with various U.
S.
Veterans Affairs Regional Office and Medical Center personnel to keep abreast of policy changes and to offer input on suggestions for improvement to the system of delivering benefits.
Maintains current records on all transactions and files correspondence in veterans files or other proper places:
prepares and submits periodic written reports reflecting the total office production.
Maintains office safety records, reference manuals, and office equipment.
Participates with veterans organizations to disseminate information regarding the Department and its' mission.
Promotes public interest by participating in conferences, speaking engagements and meetings.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
4 Monroe, LA Monroe, LA Full-time Full-time $2,784 - $5,009 a month $2,784 - $5,009 a month 1 day ago 1 day ago 1 day ago Supplemental Information The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the Veterans' population of Louisiana through the provision of medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion.
The primary objective of home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans with the ultimate goal of returning the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.
This position is located in the Administration Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Core Competencies:
Accepting Direction:
The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
Demonstrating Accountability:
The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.
Focusing on Customers:
The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
Learning Actively:
The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.
Making Accurate Judgments:
The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
Preferred Competencies:
Demonstrating Initiative:
The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.
Managing Time:
The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.
Thinking Critically:
The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
Using Data:
The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
Working Safely:
The ability to maintain safety by following rules and procedures.
Please note that the schedule of this position is as follows:
Monday - Friday 8:
00A - 4:
30P.
The pay rate for this position is based on the credentials of the applicant and applicants are strongly encouraged to enter all relevant job experience on the application prior to submission.
A Resume will not be accepted in lieu of work experience.
You must describe your duties as you will not be qualified on job title alone.
An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.
There is no guarantee that all applicants will be interviewed.
The hiring manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision.
Should you be selected for an interview, you will be notified by the contact information listed on your application.
All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and may require additional background check(s).
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Veterans Assistance Counselor 1 or 2, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
The maximum salary for the Veterans Assistance Counselor 2 is $57,179 annually.
Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Please attach a copy of your DD-214 TO THIS APPLICATION Note regarding the advertised pay range:
The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process.
Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
DISQUALIFICATION:
While we encourage all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that there are various reasons that your application may be disqualified from consideration including, but not limited, to:
Failure to fully complete the education and work experience sections of the application; (Please note for the education section that the semester area refers to the # of credit HOURS and not the # of semesters you completed) Submission of a resume and/or SF-10 application in lieu of the online application.
Information on the resume will not substitute and must also be included on the actual job application in order to be considered.
Failure to list complete license information (if applicable to the job position).
Failure to submit an equivalency evaluation statement for an international degree by the closing of this announcement.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jamaile Burton Human Resources Analyst email protected Qualifications MINIMUM
Qualifications:
A baccalaureate degree.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.
Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:
A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces.
Service must have been on an active full time basis.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts Function of Work:
To counsel veterans and their dependents in obtaining health, employment, educational, and fiscal benefits.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Close from a Veterans Assistance Counselor Supervisor, or Veterans Assistance Regional Manager.
Supervision Exercised:
May have direct-line supervision over clerical employees.
Location of Work:
Department of Veterans Affairs, parish offices.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Veterans Assistance Counselor 2 by the level of work performed and by the supervision received.
Examples of Work Serves as an office manager trainee in a parish office counseling veterans concerning their legal benefits under state and federal laws.
May assist higher ranking officers in conducting programs.
Functions in a public relations capacity in a parish for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Assists veterans and their dependents in completing a variety of forms to actuate their benefits.
Reviews benefit claims when processed to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Provides assistance to veterans such as admissions to U.
S.
Department of Veterans Affairs Hospitals, correction of military records, or securing proper care for physically or mentally disabled veterans.
Operates itinerant office in other parishes as required.
Assists veterans and their dependents in completing a variety of forms to actuate their benefits.
Functions in a public relations capacity in a parish for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Reviews benefit claims when processed to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Provides assistance to veterans such as admissions to U.
S.
Department of Veterans Affairs Hospitals, correction of military records, or securing proper care for physically or mentally disabled veterans.
Conducts personal interviews and counsels veterans and their dependents regarding entitlement under state and federal laws.
Assists veterans and their dependents in completing a variety of forms, gather supporting documentary information and monitors the processing of claims through the U.
S.
Department of Veterans Affairs' computer system and other government entities that provide benefits, to a justifiable conclusion.
Reviews individual case files following U.
S.
Department of Veterans Affairs rating action to determine compliance with current laws, rules and regulations as outlined in U.
S.
Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims decisions, Title 38 United States Code, Title 38 code of Federal Regulations.
Examines medical information including but not limited to, service medical records, physical examinations, hospital reports and post-operative reports, and determines degree of residual disability for comparison with U.
S.
Department of Veterans Affairs assignment.
Initiates formal appellant proceedings, and/or otherwise advise the claimant take specific action to obtain a proper rating, as necessary.
Prepares written arguments on behalf of claimant for review and presentation before the U.
S.
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Attends all training and continuing education classes to maintain accreditation.
Attends meetings and briefings with various U.
S.
Veterans Affairs Regional Office and Medical Center personnel to keep abreast of policy changes and to offer input on suggestions for improvement to the system of delivering benefits.
Maintains current records on all transactions and files correspondence in veterans files or other proper places:
prepares and submits periodic written reports reflecting the total office production.
Maintains office safety records, reference manuals, and office equipment.
Participates with veterans organizations to disseminate information regarding the Department and its' mission.
Promotes public interest by participating in conferences, speaking engagements and meetings.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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