Benefits Specialist Lyons, NJ

Overview

Do you want to work in a friendly, professional and supportive organization? Do you have a desire to serve those who bravely served our country? If so, COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

HOPE for Veterans Program

4 WEEKS Paid-Time Off!, Birthday Holiday, PLUS MORE!

Supporting Veterans in achieving stability and independence by coordinating employment opportunities, benefits navigation, and connections to community resources. The Employment and Benefits Specialist provides direct assistance and training to veterans to improve vocational skills (improve basic computer skills; resume writing and interview skills), strengthen financial literacy, and access public benefits. This position works closely with case managers to identify veterans who are unemployed, underemployed, or in need of resource and benefits support.

• Support Veterans in building employment skills, exploring career options, and connecting to community work opportunities.
• Provide one-on-one job readiness support, including resumes, interview prep, and vocational planning.
• Develop employment and volunteer opportunities through partnerships with employers, agencies, and community organizations.
• Assist Veterans in accessing benefits (e.g., SNAP, Medicaid, VA services) and guide them through application processes.
• Lead or coordinate classes/workshops on topics like computer skills, financial literacy, and job training.
• Advocate for Veterans with government departments and community providers to resolve benefit or employment issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and electronic health records.
• Participate as a team member, including occasional emergency coverage and support for coworkers.
• Provide transportation (in a company vehicle) to interviews, job fairs, and appointments as needed.

• BA in a related discipline; MA preferred.
• Knowledge of veterans’ issues, homelessness, employment skills, public and VA benefits and/or job coaching required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.
• Proficient in Windows and MS Office Suite.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Request Priority Protected Veteran Referral. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact

We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American, people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people of all abilities, veterans and veteran spouses.