Job Description
Join our mission to serve America's heroes as a Veterans Affairs Specialist in Detroit. This immediate hire position offers the opportunity to directly impact veterans' lives while enjoying competitive federal benefits and career growth. We seek a dedicated professional to deliver exceptional service in our bustling urban VA facility.
Responsibilities
- Process veterans' benefits applications with 95% accuracy and within 30-day deadlines
- Coordinate healthcare enrollment and resource navigation for 50+ veterans weekly
- Conduct eligibility assessments for federal programs (VA, HUD, SSA)
- Maintain confidential case files in VA's electronic health records system
- Collaborate with community partners for veteran outreach initiatives
- Prepare monthly compliance reports for regional leadership review
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Social Work, or related field
- 2+ years experience in veteran services or government benefits administration
- Proficiency in VA-specific software (VBA, VISTA, or similar)
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain within 60 days
- Knowledge of federal regulations (38 CFR, PL 115-56)
- Excellent conflict resolution skills for veteran advocacy scenarios