VA TAP Benefits Advisor- Naval Station Great Lakes

Benefits Advisor (BA) Position Description: Conduct VA transition activities in support of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). Transition support includes conducting standardized VA Benefits and Services Briefings, one-on-one engagements, pre-separation counseling support, military life cycle (MLC) events, Capstone events, and warm-handover support. Serves as an entry-level instructor delivering established curriculum, training tools, and ensuring course content and delivery methods follow established training objectives. Responsibilities may include: Executing non-event Activities at assigned installation Participate in weekly Site Lead meetings Execute quality management activities at assigned installation and across the program Deliver onsite activities and execute post-event data collection activities Required Skills: Understand and apply adult learning theories Understanding of transitioning Service member populations Experience using Microsoft Office suite of tools Strong customer management and support skills Experience delivering interactive workshops and training to live audiences Preferred Skills: Understanding of VA benefits programs Knowledge of the military and experience working with military clients Understanding of current veteran issues and challenges pre- and post- transitions Required Experience: Bachelor's degree or 3 years' equivalent work/military experience Preferred emphasis in Training, Education, Career Counseling, or HR Appropriate certifications Place of Duty: Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois Required Availability Date: 2 JAN 2025 Position Type: Full-time Salary Type: Hourly (Non-Exempt) $21.17 per hour Travel: 50% required Submission requirements: Resume All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Created: 2024-11-05