National Service Officer Apprentice

Job overview

The National Service Officer Apprentice role is listed in Seattle, WA, while the department’s service offices are described as nationwide; the posting says apprentices must be willing to relocate nationwide based on DAV’s needs. Pay is $20.18–$31.39 per hour. Disabled American Veterans supports veterans and their families pursuing disability claims and other benefits. The apprentice studies and trains to represent veterans and their families in benefits matters. Under direct and ongoing supervision, the role develops skills in interviewing claimants, reviewing records, preparing submissions, monitoring claims, and practicing representation before hearing panels and boards.

What you'll do

• Study laws and regulations related to veterans’ benefits
• learn to interview veterans and identify potential benefits
• review service and medical records
• learn to assess evidence and claim risks
• practice preparing claim submissions and briefs
• monitor claims and communicate developments
• learn about administrative and judicial appeals
• practice representation before military and VA hearing panels and boards
• organize client workloads
• and perform administrative and outreach activities as directed. The posting requires a high school diploma or equivalent, DAV membership in good standing, and eligibility for VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment services except in specified circumstances.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

national service officer apprentice

veterans benefits

disability claims

claimant representation

on-the-job training

disabled american veterans

seattle wa

nationwide relocation

full-time

40 hours per week

$20.18–$31.39/hr

dav membership

high school diploma

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Full-time, 40 hours per week, with on-the-job training and direct supervision. Minimal travel may be required for training with advance authorization; nationwide relocation may be required based on DAV needs.

About the employer

Horizon Health Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Rights Organizations. Sector: 81.