Veterans Service Officer (Part Time)

The Veterans Service Officer (VSO) for the LaPorte County Board of Commissioners is responsible for providing information and assistance to veterans, their dependents, and survivors regarding health, financial, and educational matters.

DUTIES

• Provides technical assistance to veterans, their dependents and survivors, and local government agencies by responding to inquiries and providing requested information by telephone contact, mail, or in person.
• Assists eligible veterans with the procurement and proper completion of federal benefit application forms and researches and determines applicable laws, eligibility requirements, and claim status as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of resources available to veterans, including local services such as health care, drug and alcohol rehabilitation services, and educational programs.
• Maintains inventory of applications and related forms and literature, ordering new supplies as necessary.
• Prepares monthly reports of department activities for County officials and the State Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Attends VSO meetings and annual training sessions and related informational seminars or meetings as required.
• Schedules quarterly meeting with all County Service Officers from the various VFW’s, Legions, DAV’s, and other related organizations.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to meet all hiring requirements, including status as a veteran of the United States Armed Services with an honorable discharge.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal benefits programs applicable to veterans.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Michigan City, IN 46360 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Michigan City, IN 46360: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17