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Job Description
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
MV8142A-EA
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity - Emergency
REPOSTING INFORMATION:
This announcement is a reposting to reopen the filing period.
FIRST DAY OF FILING
Applications will be accepted starting Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. (PT) until Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. (PT)
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The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Veterans Claims Assistant III vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Veterans Claims Assistant III.
DEFINITION
Performs lead duties and assists in overseeing the work of staff engaged in helping veterans and their dependents prepare and file claims for benefits.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
These positions are distinguished from Veterans Claims Assistant II by their lead responsibilities and involvement with the more complex and difficult claims for benefits. Incumbents must apply a high degree of knowledge and resourcefulness in the development and evaluation of eligibility for benefits and in solving problems involved in discovery of needed information to support benefit claims. Incumbents must possess a thorough knowledge of applicable County, State and Federal laws and regulations relating to all areas of providing assistance to veterans and their dependents in the preparation of claims for benefits. They must also have knowledge of the organization and procedures of the Veterans' Administration and the State Department of Veterans' Affairs; medical terms used in legislation, regulations and claims presentation; community resources available to veterans and their dependents and the principal sources of information important in completing veterans' claims.
Essential Job Functions- Interviews homeless veterans and their dependents, advising and assisting them in establishing their rights to and filing claims for benefits, such as pensions, compensation, insurance, rehabilitation, education, hospitalization, medical care, and burial.
- Advises and assists applicants by advising on all (i.e. local, state, and federal) benefits (i.e. compensation, pension, vocational rehabilitation, health care, home loan, burial, etc.); accurately completing prescribed Veterans Administration (VA) forms; electronically submitting all VA claims activities, documents, and supporting evidences; etc. in order to secure all VA benefits for the client.
- Assists homeless veterans in obtaining and presenting evidence to prove veterans disability or preference rating.
- Assists in overseeing and coordinating the activities of Veterans Claims Assistants.
- Assists in identifying potential contributors and donors and in preparing grant proposals to support and fund veterans programs and services.
- Assists in reviewing and analyzing legislation impacting homeless veterans programs and services.
- Acts as liaison with governmental or private agencies concerned with the welfare of homeless veterans and their dependents; refers homeless veterans and their dependents to other agencies for services.
- Collects and analyzes statistical data pertaining to homeless veterans issues and prepares reports to identify and develop new program requirements that meet the needs of veterans, their dependents and survivors.
- Participates in planning and developing new veterans assistance programs and special projects; assist the Supervisor, Veterans Claims in the implementation and coordination of newly approved programs.
- Conducts the training of lower-level Veterans Claims Assistants.
- Assists in overseeing clerical staff in the preparation and maintenance of reports and records.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- Option I: Three years' experience as a veteran's service officer or equivalent with a governmental agency or with a veteran's organization accredited by the Veterans Administration.
- Option II: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and one year's experience in work concerned with veteran counseling in connection with job placement or filing for benefit claims.
- Option III: Two years' experience as a Veterans Claims Assistant II.
LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS
II - Light. Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.
Additional Information
OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Before the end of your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add the following email addresses to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.- HR@mva.lacounty.gov
- info@governmentjobs.com
- noreply@proctoru.com
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline date/time as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us:
Department Contact Name: Suren Sogomonyan
Department Contact Phone: (213) 765-9624
Department Contact Email: HR@mva.lacounty.gov
Teletype Number: (800) 899-4099
Exam Number: MV8142A-EA
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Closing Date/Time: 2/6/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
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