Veteran Liaison Officers make an impact everyday by addressing all Veteran clients’ concerns, disputes, scheduling requests, and issues that may arise throughout the course of handling VA-requested Compensation and Pension (C&P) exams.
Candidates must possess the desire to assist our nation's veterans with a caring and positive attitude.
To prepare you for this role, we provide paid, comprehensive training designed to ensure all new employees demonstrate the highest levels of knowledge and professionalism.
The paid training program lasts 3–5 weeks and includes a nesting period with your production team.
Training is held Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CT, and attendance is mandatory; employees may not miss more than 8 hours during the training period.
Minimum Qualifications
Military Veteran required
HS Diploma or GED required
Open to US CIT or Perm Residents only due to contract restrictions
Job Description
Daily responsibilities include addressing Veteran concerns, disputes, scheduling requests, and issues related to VA-requested Compensation and Pension (C&P) exams. Educate Veterans on VA procedures, resolve potential problems, respond to negative feedback from Veterans and/or Providers, and manage follow-ups via email and phone communication.
Job Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Receive incoming calls directly from Veterans and/or others regarding requested exams.
Receive incoming calls transferred from the Call Center.
Handles general inquiry calls.
This role also handles escalated calls that may be more complex at times.
Review cases at the request of Veterans / Servicemembers and process them accordingly.
Place outgoing calls to Veterans / Servicemembers regarding their compensation and pension exams.
Explain policies and procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs to Veterans / Servicemembers who are unfamiliar with our company.
Request reschedules, cancellations, and document no-shows as necessary.
Communicate with Veterans who may display aggressive or threatening behavior.
Communicate with Veterans experiencing severe emotional or mental health crises.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Update status for pending no-show cases
Remove/edit no-show letters posted in error
Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent written communication and grammar skills
Strong reading comprehension abilities
Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills
Advanced multitasking abilities
Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines
Proficient typing skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, internet research, and beginner-level Microsoft Excel
Benefits & Compensation
Compensation for this position is based on factors including experience, education, training, job responsibilities, and market conditions.
The starting hourly wage for this position is $21.13 per hour.
This position is covered under the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
Minimum Qualifications
Military Veteran required
HS Diploma or GED required
Open to US CIT or Perm Residents only due to contract restrictions
6 months or more Call Center experience preferred