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Form of workInitial Posting Date:
01/05/2024
Application Deadline:
01/22/2024
Agency:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Salary Range:
$4,425 - $6,763
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Veterans Trust Officer
Job Description:
The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) is a State of Oregon agency with a mission to serve and honor veterans through leadership, advocacy and strong partnerships. The Department is entrusted to assist veterans, their dependents, and surviving family members in obtaining their earned Federal, State, and local benefits.
At the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs, we value a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We stand by our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization, and recognize and celebrate our unique backgrounds and diverse experiences. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ community members. The strength of our agency lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at ODVA.
The Department currently has an opening for one permanent full-time Trust Officerwithin the Aging Veterans Services section of ODVA in Salem, Oregon.
Remote Work:
This position will maintain a combination of onsite and remote work or hybrid work schedule. Remote work is evaluated periodically to ensure business needs are being met and can be adjusted at any time. Please visit the state's Work Reimagined website for more information.
As the Trust Officer, you will represent the Director in prudently managing the estates of protected persons.This position applies for benefits, collects income, establishes budgets, arranges payment for care, responds to monetary requests from and for clients, monitors and controls real and personal property, etc.This position works with guardians, family members, social workers, and other responsible individuals in the community to ensure that protected persons' financial needs are met within their ability to pay. This position fulfills certain legal obligations, such as filing inventories and annual accountings with the appointing court and filing income tax returns, if required. This position meets with clients, interested parties and other professionals as required for ongoing management of the case. This position reviews the client's eligibility for benefits programs such as veterans, social security, Medicaid and other, and personally represents the client before Administrative Law Judges as necessary.
For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities for this position, please review the position description by clicking here.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience in processing veterans' claims, or similar technical experience in social service work, fiscal management, banking, or accounts collection; AND
a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or another behavioral sciences, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a closely related field; or three more years of relevant experience.
Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses.
REQUESTED SKILLS:
In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the requested skills below to determine whom to interview.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please follow the "Apply" link above and complete the online application. In addition, please provide a resume and cover letter demonstrating the above minimum qualifications, requested skills, and experience that represents your suitability for the position.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
As a condition of employment, the person in this position must:
MORE DETAILS:
What's in it for you?
The opportunity to work with and learn from a great team that has a passion for serving veterans. We offer medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and twelve paid holidays per year.
Relocation assistance may be paid in some cases. Please contact Human Resources for further information.
Veterans Preference:
The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs provides veterans' preference in employment to all eligible veterans. For more information, please go to the State website: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx
Questions?
The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and is strongly committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce. Assistance will be provided in the recruitment, application and selection process to applicants with disabilities who request such assistance. Please call (503) 508-7673 as early as possible regarding any assistance you may require.
HELPFUL LINKS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Learn more about ODVA
Understanding the State Application Process
Help & Support webpage
Learn more about Oregon
01/05/2024
Application Deadline:
01/22/2024
Agency:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Salary Range:
$4,425 - $6,763
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Veterans Trust Officer
Job Description:
The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) is a State of Oregon agency with a mission to serve and honor veterans through leadership, advocacy and strong partnerships. The Department is entrusted to assist veterans, their dependents, and surviving family members in obtaining their earned Federal, State, and local benefits.
At the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs, we value a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We stand by our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization, and recognize and celebrate our unique backgrounds and diverse experiences. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ community members. The strength of our agency lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at ODVA.
The Department currently has an opening for one permanent full-time Trust Officerwithin the Aging Veterans Services section of ODVA in Salem, Oregon.
Remote Work:
This position will maintain a combination of onsite and remote work or hybrid work schedule. Remote work is evaluated periodically to ensure business needs are being met and can be adjusted at any time. Please visit the state's Work Reimagined website for more information.
As the Trust Officer, you will represent the Director in prudently managing the estates of protected persons.This position applies for benefits, collects income, establishes budgets, arranges payment for care, responds to monetary requests from and for clients, monitors and controls real and personal property, etc.This position works with guardians, family members, social workers, and other responsible individuals in the community to ensure that protected persons' financial needs are met within their ability to pay. This position fulfills certain legal obligations, such as filing inventories and annual accountings with the appointing court and filing income tax returns, if required. This position meets with clients, interested parties and other professionals as required for ongoing management of the case. This position reviews the client's eligibility for benefits programs such as veterans, social security, Medicaid and other, and personally represents the client before Administrative Law Judges as necessary.
For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities for this position, please review the position description by clicking here.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience in processing veterans' claims, or similar technical experience in social service work, fiscal management, banking, or accounts collection; AND
a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or another behavioral sciences, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a closely related field; or three more years of relevant experience.
Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses.
REQUESTED SKILLS:
In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the requested skills below to determine whom to interview.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team driven environment
- Experience assisting vulnerable and challenging populations
- Ability to effectively analyze and investigate complex medical, social, and legal problems and implement solutions
- Ability to make emotionally and technically difficult decisions for clients that are demonstrably in the best interest of the client
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please follow the "Apply" link above and complete the online application. In addition, please provide a resume and cover letter demonstrating the above minimum qualifications, requested skills, and experience that represents your suitability for the position.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
As a condition of employment, the person in this position must:
- Authorize and successfully pass a credit check revealing no history of bankruptcy filing
- Not have been denied or had revoked a professional license that is directly related to responsibilities of a professional fiduciary.
- Successfully pass a criminal history background check and fingerprint based criminal history background check through the Oregon (LEDS) and (NCIC) systems and driving record check through the DMV system.
- Be able to pass certification exam and meet related criteria to become a National Certified Professional Guardian as required by ORS 125.240.
MORE DETAILS:
What's in it for you?
The opportunity to work with and learn from a great team that has a passion for serving veterans. We offer medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and twelve paid holidays per year.
Relocation assistance may be paid in some cases. Please contact Human Resources for further information.
Veterans Preference:
The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs provides veterans' preference in employment to all eligible veterans. For more information, please go to the State website: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx
Questions?
- For questions about this recruitment contact Elissa Johnson at Elissa.Johnson@odva.oregon.gov.
The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and is strongly committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce. Assistance will be provided in the recruitment, application and selection process to applicants with disabilities who request such assistance. Please call (503) 508-7673 as early as possible regarding any assistance you may require.
HELPFUL LINKS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Learn more about ODVA
Understanding the State Application Process
Help & Support webpage
Learn more about Oregon
