Veteran Liaison Officer - Veterans Evaluation Services

Description & Requirements

Maximus is currently hiring for Veteran Liaison Officers to join our Veterans Evaluation Services (VES) team.

This is a remote opportunity.

The Veteran Liaison Officer is responsible for 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.

Educate veterans on VES and VA procedures and resolve potential problems.

Respond to negative feedback from Veterans and/or Providers.

Respond to feedback/follow ups via email or follow up calls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Receive incoming calls directly from upset veterans; - Receive incoming calls transferred from the call center; - Process exam cancellations; - Review pending no- show cases and processes them accordingly; - Coordinate and processes reschedules as necessary; - Review AMTIS Survey cards and follow up with veteran if necessary; - Communicate with potentially violent veterans; and - Communicate with potentially homicidal and/or suicidal Veterans.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities: - Setup transportation, to and from VES C&P exams (in accordance with VA contractual guidelines), for severely disabled Veterans; - Assists other VES departments as necessary; - Update status for pending no- show cases; - Removing/editing no- show letters posted in error; and - Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: - Advanced verbal and interpersonal skills; - Advanced written communication skills, to include excellent grammar; - Advanced reading and comprehension abilities; - Advanced analytical skills and detail- oriented; - Advanced multi- tasking skills; - Advanced organizational and prioritization skills, with strong ability to meet strict deadlines; - Proficient typing skills; and - Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, general internet research, and beginner knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Please note: With this position you have the option to have Maximus provide you with equipment to use, or you may use your own equipment.

Home Office Requirements Using Your Own Equipment:

- Internet speed of 20mbps or higher required (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net)

- Preferred Windows or Mac (no Chromebooks)

o OS for Windows - Windows 10 or newer

o OS for Mac - Big Sur (11.0.1+); Catalina (10.15); MacOS (up to 12.5) or newer

- Connectivity to the internet via either Wi-Fi or Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home router

- USB plug and play wired headset with a microphone and noise suppression

- Private work area and adequate power source

- A second monitor is highly recommended for most positions

- Must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US

Home Office Requirements Using Maximus-Provided Equipment:

- Internet speed of 20mbps or higher required (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net)

- Connectivity to the internet via either Wi-Fi or Cate...