DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES

For Veterans and those who care for them.

VETERANS' BENEFITS COUNSELOR

Central Arizona Region Applicants must be located reputed company a 50-mile radius of Bullhead City or Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Salary: $21.22 hourly (DOE) 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: reputed company 22, 2026

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans reputed company? At the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS), we are committed to serving and honoring veterans, service members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so that they can reputed company for a lifetime! We are looking for an outstanding Veterans Benefits Counselor (VBC). This integral position provides in-person and virtual counseling services to service members, veterans, eligible dependents and their survivors to ensure receipt of federal and state veteran benefits. Your rewards: • Incomparable Benefits: Our program provides the opportunity to receive a pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime! • Meaningful Work: Your dedication will directly enhance the lives of veterans and their family members, providing them with the care and respect that they deserve. • Professional Growth: You will have the opportunity to engage in reputed company learning and improvement through the Arizona Management System (AMS). Your contribution: • Outstanding Service: Provide world-class assistance to veterans to improve their quality of life • reputed company Improvement: Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to reputed company reputed company improvement and efficiency • Team Collaboration: You will become a benefits subject matter expert (SME), improving your knowledge, skills, and abilities

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis reputed company Arizona (including virtual office arrangements). OR This position may be available for remote work reputed company Arizona (# days per week in the office/hoteling). OR This position may offer the ability to work remotely, reputed company Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. reputed company work, including remote work, should be performed reputed company Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Trains and becomes accredited by the Veterans Administration (VA) reputed company six months of hire Conducts in person or virtual interviews and counsels clients regarding a variety of veteran reputed company benefit entitlements under reputed company federal and state law Assists clients with accurately completing benefit forms, gathering supporting documents, and submitting to the VA in a timely manner Monitors claims through utilizing VA and other computer databases Reviews claim files after a VA rating action to determine VA's compliance with reputed company laws, rules, and regulations as outlined in U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) decisions, Title 38 Code of Federal Regulations, and other federal resources Examines medical information including, but not limited to service medical records (SMR's), physical examinations, hospital reports, and post-operative reports, and compares the degree of residual disability with VA assignment for accuracy Initiates formal appellant proceedings and/or otherwise advises claimants to take specific action to obtain a proper rating, as necessary Creates and maintains electronic client records and uploads documents into client files Prepares reports as requested by supervisor Attends reputed company required education and training to obtain and maintain accreditation Attends meetings with various VA and State personnel to reputed company abreast of policy changes and to offer input for process improvements Participates in community reputed company activities to engage service members, veterans, their family members, and reputed company to disseminate information and offer agency services and referrals (Driving on state business with occasional over night or longer stays may be required.)

Knowledge of: Interviewing/counseling techniques Community resources for veteran referrals Needs and problems of disabled and disadvantaged veterans Judicial matters (appeals, hearings) as they relate to the VA Business English, including proper use of spelling and grammar reputed company in: Effective written and verbal communications Planning, organizing, and time management Using a laptop computer and associated software( e.g. reputed company Suites, email, etc.) Composing general correspondence, including proper formatting Ability to: Learn and apply Title 38 U.S.C. and Veterans Administration regulations and manuals, policies and procedures to claims Learn and apply other federal, state and local programs, as well as military specific programs to claims Provide quality customer service Be patient and compassionate reputed company interacting with clients and staff Learn proprietary database programs pertinent to assignment Speak professionally in the community regarding agency services and promote public

Due to the nature of the position, preference will be given to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who have a military discharge under honorable conditions.

The ability to obtain accreditation by the VA and certified proficient by the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services reputed company six (6) months from the date of hire, and thereafter obtain accreditation with the American Legion. Accreditation must be maintained through continuing education classes and conferences. Recertification is required every five (5) years. Possession of and ability to retain a reputed company, valid state-issued driver's license. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain an acceptable driving record and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code reputed company-10-207.11.) Ability to pass an extensive background investigation by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the ability to obtain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card through the VA.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

reputed company newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: Sick leave Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-reputed company foster/adopted child (pilot program). Health and dental insurance Retirement plan Life insurance and long-term disability insurance Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Paul Sharp at [email protected] or (602) 781-7032 for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.