Disability Aging and Veteran Services Seeks Veteran Case Aide Volunteers

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Disability, Aging and Veteran Services Seeks Veteran Case Aide Volunteers

Come and help out our veterans who have faithfully served our country!  Washington County Disability, Aging & Veteran Services serves over 3,600 veterans and their families each year.  Our Veteran Service Coordinators assist in filing initial Federal VA claims for compensation, and pension as well as providing representation on appeal of VA rating decisions.  They strive to achieve the highest quality service possible, free of charge.

This is where YOU come in!  You can help by providing high level administrative support to our Veteran Service Coordinators in daily upkeep of claim files and appeals for the agency.

Some job duties include:  Maintaining files, index and record keeping systems which require sorting, filing, retrieving, and distributing records or other documents.  Research case topics/issues for Veteran Service Coordinator in relation to claims via computer and telephone.  Assist in special mailings.  Basic data entry into office databases.  Operate computer hardware and software including Word and Excel.  Organize files and prepare them for laser fiche archiving.

The skills and knowledge for these opportunities include:  Knowledge of basic office practices and procedures.  Ability to effectively alphabetize files correctly and efficiently.  Good organization and communication skills.  Ability to maintain confidentiality.  Reliable and able to work independently and efficiently.  Ability to establish and meet deadlines.

The time commitment is flexible on most days and times, but the office is open Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm.  The location of this opportunity is at 180 E. Main Street, Suite 208, Hillsboro, OR 97123.

If interested, please email [email protected] your resume and experience or call for an application at 503-846-3087.

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