Veterans Resource Specialist

Overview

Title: Veterans Resource Specialist

Civil Service Title: Community Service Aide

Overview: Provide information, referrals, and support to veteran's populations throughout Middlesex County in regard to eligibility for services & service-related benefits.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Assist Veterans and dependents in applying for benefits, Federal/state/local.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with public and other governmental agencies to cooperate with veterans' programs.

• Develop partnerships with a network of community resources to provide health care, counseling, and transportation support services to veterans.

• Provide support for veteran's events throughout the County.

• Serve as staff to the Middlesex County Veterans Advisory Council (MCVAC)

• Analyze and determine the impact upon veterans of new/revised federal and state legislation.

• Participate on councils, committees or task forces that develop special interest programs for veterans and dependents.

• Coordinate the distribution of flags, grave markers and wreaths to community groups for various events.

• Provide program oversight and case management for clients of the County Veterans Housing Assistance Program.

• Conduct public outreach on available VA benefits.

• Prepare and give presentations on veteran's program and issues to Freeholder Board, outside agencies and the public.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree required

Experience: Prior experience working with the Veteran population and prior experience in case management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Verterans services system

• Effective writing, communication, and computer technology skills

• Public speaking ability