WARREN COUNTY VETERANS’ SERVICES
NOTICE OF VACANCY
VETERANS BENEFITS COUNSELOR
FULL-TIME w/ BENEFITS
Warren County Veterans’ Services is seeking to fill the full-time position of Veterans Benefits Counselor. The Veterans Benefits Counselor assists veterans and their dependents with case development, benefits counseling and claims management. The Counselor acquaints clients with their rights and assists them with claims and appeals filings for Veterans benefits on the federal, state and local level.
SALARY: $ 47,404 (2024 base salary)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
1) Associate’s degree in social services, human services or closely related field; or
2) Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and two (2) years of experience in benefits counseling, social services, human services or a related field.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1) At the time of appointment, candidate must be an honorably discharged veteran who served on an active duty basis, other than active duty for training purposes during a time of war during which the United States was engaged; and
2) Candidate must attain accreditation with the US Department of Veterans Affairs within eighteen (18) months of appointment, and must retain certification throughout the term of employment.
The position will be filled based upon Civil Service requirements. A provisional appointment will be made with examination to be held at a later date. Candidate must meet civil service requirements for appointment following establishment of eligible list.
Interested candidates may apply or make inquiries by November 15, 2024 to:
Denise DiResta, Director of Veterans’ Services
1340 State Route 9 Lake George NY 12845
Phone: 518-761-6342
Applications can be found at www.warrencountyny.gov/jobs
Warren County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
