Veterans Assistance Specialist

Veterans Assistance Specialist

Salary

$45,300.00 - $50,000.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

188820

Agency

Department on Aging

Opening Date

05/28/2026

Closing Date

6/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please complete the online application.

Class Code:

AH35

Position Number:

61160360

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN08

Hiring Range - Min.

$45,300.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$50,000.00

Opening Date

05/28/2026

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
• Benefits

Job Responsibilities

• The purpose of the Veterans Assistance Specialist is to help veterans and their families understand, access, and obtain the federal, state, and local benefits and resources available to them.

• The Veterans Assistance Specialist will serve as a resource coordinator, connecting older adult veterans and their families to a wide range of programs and services that support independence and maximize available benefits.

• Collaborate and partner with federal, state, and local organizations (to include for-profit businesses) to help enhance the quality of life of Veterans and their families through community resources, education, and awareness of services by maintaining information pertinent to GetCareSC and SC ACT Resource Database(s) and their searching-related functions.

• Serves as a liaison for the agency by attending meetings, conferences, workshops, and other in-service training programs related to initiatives or services for veterans.

• Support the identification, development, and management of grant opportunities that enhance services for older adult veterans and their families, ensuring alignment with agency priorities and compliance with all funding requirements.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and relevant program experience are required.

Additional Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures, in addition to military service-related legislation.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with other employees, veterans, military personnel, dependents, organizations, government agencies and the general public.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and independently making decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

Military affiliation (including past service members, reservists, spouses, or family members) is a plus, but not required.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department on Aging offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department on Aging Address 1301 Gervais Street Suite 350

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-734-9900

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.