LAST DATE TO APPLY: Friday, September 18, 2015
THE JOB:
Under direction, interviews, advises and assists veterans and their dependents in understanding and obtaining the benefits to which they are entitled under federal, state and local legislation; carries a service caseload and develops service plans which may include the need for specialized social services, provides information about available services and arranges for referral of clients to appropriate resources; perform other work as required.
THE REQUIREMENTS:
Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain this would be:
Two years of experience in an agency or program administering, assisting or advocating for veteran’s benefits. Completion of the equivalent to 30 semester units in social welfare, psychology, sociology or other behavioral science from an accredited college may be substituted for up to 6 months of the required experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion of a course of instruction in Veteran’s Benefits as prescribed by Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations 14.629. Accreditation by the California Department of Veteran’s Affairs is required within 6 months of appointment. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License or must be able to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD# (831) 454-2123. Applications will meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) Submitted online before midnight of the final filing date. Following a review for minimum qualifications, applicants who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be notified that they must submit a completed conviction history questionnaire in order to continue to the examination phase of the process.