Veterans SOAR Representative - Veterans Claims Representative / Full-time, Day Shift

About the role

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans SOAR program supports the governor's vision to end Veteran homelessness in the State of Minnesota by securing stable income for Veterans with disabilities. The Veterans SOAR program aims to help individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness who have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder apply for Social Security disability benefits.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Veterans and their spouses throughout the SSA disability claims process using the SOAR model.
• Collaborate with federal and state agencies, county offices, and nonprofit organizations located throughout the state.
• Provide technical assistance and present at hearings or conferences.
• Support Veterans and their spouses in accessing necessary benefits and services.
• Travel at least 50% of the time to conduct in-person appointments and attend meetings.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience in at least three (3) of the following areas relevant to Veterans/Military benefits, Veterans programs, or disability/medical claims:
• Interviewing claimants
• Investigating/researching claims
• Advocating/recommending disposition of claims
• Approving claims
• Documenting decisions
• Interpreting and applying guidelines, rules, laws, and/or policies and procedures
• Providing technical assistance
• Presenting at hearings or conferences

Qualifications

• Residence in the State of Minnesota
• Citizenship in the United States
• Veteran of the armed forces of the United States as defined in section 197.447

Skills

• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time
• Claims adjudication experience
• Case management experience
• Knowledge of Social Security Administration's rules and regulations
• Experience working in the field of homelessness

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care