NewBilling Specialist JobotBilling SpecialistFairfield, CT$50,000–$55,000 / yearInformation collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate billing, managing accounts payable and receivable, supporting AR collections, and maintaining precise financial records.
NewBAS Systems Specialist JobotBAS Systems SpecialistBridgeport, CT$35–$50 / hourInformation collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. About the Role: We are seeking a BAS Systems Specialist to support the installation, programming, commissioning, and service of commercial building automation systems across a variety of facility types throughout Southern Connecticut.
NewCall Center Representative (211 Contact Center Specialist Crisis) - 3rd Shift Hybrid United Way of Connecticut IncCall Center Representative (211 Contact Center Specialist Crisis) - 3rd Shift HybridRocky Hill, CT$24–$26.60 / hour2-1-1 Crisis Contact Center Specialist – Third Shift | | Location: Rocky Hill, CT (Hybrid after training) | | Schedule: Third Shift | Typically 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM | | Pay: $24.00 - $26.60/hour || Be the Lifeline Someone Needs – Join Our 211 Crisis Contact Center Team! Employees who are proficient in Spanish and/or Portuguese and successfully complete the applicable language proficiency assessment after 90 days of employment may be eligible to receive an additional $0.75 per hour for proficiency in one language or $1.50 per hour for proficiency in both languages.
NewCall Center Representative (211 Contact Center Specialist Information and referral) - 2nd Shift Hybrid United Way of Connecticut IncCall Center Representative (211 Contact Center Specialist Information and referral) - 2nd Shift HybridRocky Hill, CT$21.30–$23.65 / hour211 Contact Center Specialist – Information & Referral/Housing (Second Shift) |Location: Rocky Hill, CT (Hybrid after training) |Schedule: Second shift | Typically 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM |Pay: Starting at $21.30/hour (up to $23.65/hour based on relevant experience, education, and internal equity) + applicable shift differential | Be the Connection That Helps People Find Stability - Step into a Role Where One Call Can Change a Life. · Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking applicants who are hired and successfully complete the applicable language proficiency assessment after 90 days of employment will get an additional $.75 per hour (an additional $1.50 per hour for both languages).
NewCall Center Representative (211 Contact Center Specialist Crisis) - 2nd Shift Hybrid United Way of Connecticut IncCall Center Representative (211 Contact Center Specialist Crisis) - 2nd Shift HybridRocky Hill, CT$24–$26.60 / hour2-1-1 Crisis Contact Center Specialist – Second Shift | | Location: Rocky Hill, CT (Hybrid after training) | | Schedule: Second Shift | Typically 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM | | Pay: $24.00 - $26.60/hour || Be the Lifeline Someone Needs – Join Our 211 Crisis Contact Center Team! Employees who are proficient in Spanish and/or Portuguese and successfully complete the applicable language proficiency assessment after 90 days of employment may be eligible to receive an additional $0.75 per hour for proficiency in one language or $1.50 per hour for proficiency in both languages.
NewTransportation Specialist UnitedHealth GroupTransportation SpecialistWallingford Center, CT$16–$25 / hourResponsible for performing a safety check of the vehicle, ensuring all items necessary for proper storage are packed before departure; this includes ice for the cooler, dry ice for frozen specimens, cooler bag to pick up specimens; route sheet and information binder are all in the car. See United Healthcare Privacy Policy at https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/privacy.html and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions.
NewPart Time Transportation Specialist UnitedHealth GroupPart Time Transportation SpecialistWallingford Center, CT$16–$25 / hourResponsible for performing a safety check of the vehicle, ensuring all items necessary for proper storage are packed before departure; this includes ice for the cooler, dry ice for frozen specimens, cooler bag to pick up specimens; route sheet and information binder are all in the car. See United Healthcare Privacy Policy at https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/privacy.html and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions.
NewRegulatory Affairs Specialist JouléRegulatory Affairs SpecialistTrumbull, CT$35–$45 / hourThis is work in pesticide product registration and compliance requiring an entrepreneurial attitude, and enthusiasm for supporting business development and technical efforts supporting new end-use product registrations. At least 5 years of experience in pesticide product registration; or equivalent combination of education and experience, including preparation and submission of pesticide registration applications, product labels, offers-to-pay, data matrices, etc.
Facilities Specialist UlineFacilities SpecialistPlainfield, CT$29–$36 / hourFrom spotless warehouses to manicured lawns, maintaining world-class facilities is as important to Uline as providing quality products and great service. Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations.
Accounts Payable Specialist Vaco LLCAccounts Payable SpecialistManchester, CT$25–$28 / hourDetermining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.
AP Specialist Vaco LLCAP SpecialistMeriden, CT$23–$28 / hourDetermining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.
Data Entry Specialist Vaco LLCData Entry SpecialistBethel, CT$20–$22 / hourDetermining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.
Investment Product Specialist, Model Portfolios - Assistant Vice President / Vice President iCapitalInvestment Product Specialist, Model Portfolios - Assistant Vice President / Vice PresidentGreenwich, CT$155,000–$175,000 / yearPartner with internal iCapital teams (Nationals Accounts and Marketing) to deliver coordinated engagement plans, collaborating with home office partners (e.g., independent broker-dealers and enterprise platforms) to improve distribution effectiveness and advisor experience, including: Leverage available firm insights (e.g., segmentation, adoption trends, engagement indicators) to inform targeting, education, and follow-up plans. iCapital is looking to hire a Product Manager Assistant Vice President or Vice President professional to help manage its alternatives-focused model portfolios initiatives.
NewTravel Physical Therapist - $2,406 per week LanceSoftTravel Physical Therapist - $2,406 per weekMansfield Center, CTLanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities. The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide skilled therapy services in patients' homes to improve mobility, functional independence, and overall quality of life.
Compliance Specialist - Wine & Spirits Page GroupCompliance Specialist - Wine & SpiritsStamford, CT$65,000–$85,000 / yearFull timeHiring for an experienced alcohol beverage compliance professional to independently manage licensing, registrations, COLAs, regulatory reporting, and compliance administration across federal and state requirements for wine and spirits operations. * Manage federal and state wholesale licensing processes, including renewals, amendments, ownership updates, and related regulatory filings.
Employment Specialist: SU Employment Service- 6971 CHR CareerEmployment Specialist: SU Employment Service- 6971Manchester, ConnecticutProvide skills teaching, such as assisting clients in obtaining/ maintaining housing and utilities; learning how to use transportation services, planning and preparing nutritional meals, engage and communicate with family and friends, be safe in the community, care for children and other family members, and solve everyday problems that arise. This program is an evidenced based supported employment service to promote and expand employment opportunities for individuals who use DMHAS services who have substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders of mental health and substance use disorders.
NewPart-Time Employment Specialist ABILITY BEYOND DISABILITY, INC.Part-Time Employment SpecialistWaterbury, CTQualifications: Educational or Experience Pathway: Bachelor's degree in psychology, human services, or a related field, or significant, relevant experience in fields like sales, education, or human services. We are dedicated to providing personalized support through funding from the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS), helping individuals thrive in their job sites and pursue meaningful employment.
Employment Specialist Trainee - SPARK CT ABILITY BEYOND DISABILITY, INC.Employment Specialist Trainee - SPARK CTStamford, CTThrough hands-on learning, coaching, mentorship, and supervised experience, you'll develop the skills needed to support individuals in finding and maintaining meaningful employment in their communities. At Ability Beyond, you'll do more than build a career-you'll help people discover their strengths, achieve their goals, and create lives filled with opportunity and purpose.
NewBilingual Employment Specialist ABILITY BEYOND DISABILITY, INC.Bilingual Employment SpecialistMiddletown, CTYou will help individuals gain confidence, build independence, and live meaningful lives while growing your own career in a supportive and inclusive environment. Provide guidance in goal setting, resume building, interview preparation, and developing soft skills that promote emotional well-being and workplace success.
NewEmployment Specialist - Substance Use/Mental Health Focus ABILITY BEYOND DISABILITY, INC.Employment Specialist - Substance Use/Mental Health FocusStamford, CTYou will help individuals gain confidence, build independence, and live meaningful lives while growing your own career in a supportive and inclusive environment. Provide guidance in goal setting, resume building, interview preparation, and developing soft skills that promote emotional well-being and workplace success.
NewEmployment Specialist ABILITY BEYOND DISABILITY, INC.Employment SpecialistNew Haven, CTYou will help individuals gain confidence, build independence, and live meaningful lives while growing your own career in a supportive and inclusive environment. Provide guidance in goal setting, resume building, interview preparation, and developing soft skills that promote emotional well-being and workplace success.
Employment Specialist New ReachEmployment SpecialistNew Haven, CTFull timeCollaborate with internal teams (Diversion, Rapid Rehousing, Permanent Supportive Housing and Transitional Housing) and external partners, promoting a coordinated, youth-driven continuum of support grounded in Positive Youth Development. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
Employment Specialist (Part Time) EASTCONN (INC)Employment Specialist (Part Time)CTResponsibilites include: interviewing young adults, processing payroll, mentoring youth workers, visiting young adults at community worksites, providing work-readiness training, and data entry. Positions are located at the Northeast Learning Center awith travel throughout Northeastern CT and Norwich areas.
Direct Support Professional (Employment Specialist) CW Resources IncDirect Support Professional (Employment Specialist)Uncasville, CTWe are looking for a caring and reliable Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our Day Program team, where you will support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and help them build independence, engage in the community, and enjoy meaningful daily activities. Copy and paste the link below into your web browser to view the posters pertaining to: Notification of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws posters: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/olms/poster/labor-rights-federal-contractors .
Student Employment: Columbus House Development Specialist - AY 26/27 Quinnipiac UniversityStudent Employment: Columbus House Development Specialist - AY 26/27Hamden, ConnecticutJob Title: Columbus House Development Specialist Department: Office of Community Engagement Student Employment Type: Federal Work-Study Responsibilities: Columbus House will be celebrating its 45 th Anniversary and will be increasing all marketing, communications and community engagement throughout the year. Assist with the development of social media campaigns in concert with other areas to recognize community partners, volunteers and illustrate and document the operations and impact of Columbus House’s 45 years of work.
Student Employment: Digital Asset Specialist, Quinnipiac Productions - AY 26/27 Quinnipiac UniversityStudent Employment: Digital Asset Specialist, Quinnipiac Productions - AY 26/27Hamden, ConnecticutJob Title: Digital Asset Specialist, Quinnipiac Productions Department: Marketing and Communications Student Employment Type: Federal Work-Study Responsibilities: Digital Asset Organization: Support the organization and classification of digital assets. Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and excellent organizational skills to maintain a well-structured digital asset library.
Student Employment : Social Media Specialist AY 26/27 Quinnipiac UniversityStudent Employment : Social Media Specialist AY 26/27Hamden, ConnecticutJob Title: Social Media Specialist Department: Marketing and Communications Student Employment Type: Federal Work-Study and Non-Federal Work-Study Responsibilities: Content Creation: Design and produce visually compelling graphic content tailored for Instagram and Facebook. The Social Media Specialist collaborates regularly with internal stakeholders and departments within Quinnipiac University and is a core member of the content creation team supporting the Schools and College social media presence.
Residential Recovery Specialist Sound Community Services IncResidential Recovery SpecialistNew London, CTExcellent written and oral communication skills • Provide daily oversight to all residents involved in the program • Monitor residents administering medications as scheduled • Completing a daily schedule in the electronic medical record • Completing daily documentation as required by the program • Provide feedback for treatment team meetings as required • Facilitate monthly activities and groups based on life skills assessments • Complete apartment checks to ensure residents are maintaining cleanliness/upkeep of the apartment • Assist residents on developing daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, transportation, budgeting, personal hygiene, sex education, and other areas • Report all changes in behavior or mental state to appropriate team members (i.e. case manager, Program Coordinator, etc.) • Complete active discharge planning with the residents as needed with direction from the case manager or designee • Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques and other techniques to enhance residents success of recovery • Provide transportation to appointments or scheduled activities • Participate and facilitate all safety drills • Report all maintenance, environment, or emergency situations to appropriate people (landlord, Program Coordinator, AOC, MOT) • Ability to navigate self in every residents electronic client record • Manage caseload daily which includes but not limited to Positive Rewards, activities, mentoring, d/c planning notes, and other ADL skills • Provide direct feedback to case manager, or designee, as required to ensure that proper treatment and support is being provided. • High School diploma (or equivalent) required, a degree or other higher education preferred • A minimum of one (1) year of behavioral health/human services related experience required • Previous experience working with individuals 18 to 25 years old who have a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis is preferred • Custodial care will not be counted as experience • Excellent written and oral communication skills required • Must be competent user of technology including e-mail, agency intranet, and the electronic client record • Current valid drivers license required • Candidate must be CPR/First Aid certified or eligible.
Family Specialist/Fatherhood-Case Mgr I CATHOLIC CHARITIES, INC. - ARCHDIOCESE OF HARTFORDFamily Specialist/Fatherhood-Case Mgr IHartford, CTThis position provides administrative support to the Family Center while providing coordination of all basic human needs services and, assistance with center recruitment, marketing, and community involvement, and case management services. GENERAL DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: Outreach Duties: Works with agency staff to market programs to parents and or area stakeholders to ensure all programs reach full capacity.
UTILIZATION REVIEW (UR) SPECIALIST - FULL OR PART TIME University Health Services IncUTILIZATION REVIEW (UR) SPECIALIST - FULL OR PART TIMECTOur clinic in Groton, CT, offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment, and is conveniently located across the street from The Inn at Trails Corner, a new 180 bed dormitory-style sober community for adult men and women who attend our outpatient day treatment programs. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Senior Consultant - Clinical Documentation Specialist Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LtdSenior Consultant - Clinical Documentation SpecialistCT$110,700–$218,300 / yearOther skills include the ability to analyze, act and design action plans upon monthly and quarterly reports related to individual providers, facilities, MS-DRGs, APR, PSIs, severity of illness and risk of mortality, capture rates, quality metrics and can effectively prioritize their work activities. Clinical Payments Optimization: Assisting clients by validating that payments for clinical healthcare services comply with regulatory, clinical based evidence and contractual requirements while also determining that payments are appropriate for the type and level of care provided.
Intervention Specialist, AIC Community Solutions IncIntervention Specialist, AICBridgeport, CTThe AIC, or Alternative in the Community program is a community-based alternative to incarceration and provides multifaceted intervention services for offenders awaiting trial, or who are on probation or parole. Secure urines from same sex clients and complete all required paperwork and electronic documentation into CSI and CSSD data collection systems on the day the data is obtained.
Part-Time Veterinary Assistant - Newtown Veterinary Specialists PetVet Care CentersPart-Time Veterinary Assistant - Newtown Veterinary SpecialistsCTClassification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work.
Specialist Manager, Risk and Compliance Services (Personal Consultation) Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LtdSpecialist Manager, Risk and Compliance Services (Personal Consultation)Hartford, CT$93,000–$171,300 / yearInterpreting and applying American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) independence rules, as well as Deloitte US Firms independence policies, while identifying process improvement opportunities with team members. The Personal Consultation team within Independence & Conflicts Network (ICN) performs a critical consultation and risk-management function for the Deloitte US Firms, protecting Deloitte from conflicts of interest and keeping the Deloitte US Firms independent, objective, and impartial, in fact and appearance.
Specialist Manager, Engagement Matters Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LtdSpecialist Manager, Engagement MattersHartford, CT$93,000–$171,300 / yearAs a Specialist Manager, Engagement Matters on the Engagement Consultation team, you will be responsible for: Analyzing proposed client services and relationships against applicable auditor independence requirements and evaluating potential independence risks, including navigating the nuances and complexities of client structures, affiliate relationships, and emerging technology-enabled capabilities, with the ability to apply new requirements on the fly as the regulatory landscape evolves. The Engagement Consultation team within Independence & Conflicts Network (ICN) performs a critical consultation and risk-management function for the Deloitte US Firms, protecting Deloitte from conflicts of interest and keeping the Deloitte US Firms independent, objective, and impartial, in fact and appearance, when providing services to attest/audit clients and their affiliates.
EH&S Safety Specialist Murphy Road RecyclingEH&S Safety SpecialistBerlin, CTFull timeThe Safety Specialist is responsible for assisting in monitoring and coordinating the company's safety programs, including the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance, safety audits, and training. In 1974, founder Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation - named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut.
Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist AtlasSenior Environmental Compliance SpecialistEast Hartford, CTRemoteThis role serves as a Northeast Regional Environmental Compliance subject matter expert, supporting multi-media regulatory compliance programs while mentoring staff, managing client projects, and contributing to business development initiatives. This role supports a diverse portfolio of public- and private-sector clients, including municipal, educational, and government agencies, as well as commercial, industrial, retail, energy, and real estate organizations.
NewDevelopmental Specialist 1(Hybrid) State of ConnecticutDevelopmental Specialist 1(Hybrid)Hartford, CT$82,454–$111,760 / yearUnder supervision, develops and implements behavioral programs and/or individual treatment plans and trains direct care staff in their implementation; Observes individual behavior; Collects individual behavioral and environmental data; Consults with allied professionals, families, direct care staff and community liaison workers on treatment planning, therapies and/or individual cases; Prepares case notes and progress notes; Participates in behavior analysis and adjustment, milieu therapy, research, educational/vocational assessment and placement, rehabilitation, data collection and analysis, program development and evaluation, behavioral techniques and community outreach; Selects and administers objective and projective psycho-diagnostic tests; Interprets test results; Assesses individual intellectual status through observation and if individual abilities accommodate, conduct interview; Writes reports including profiles on intellectual functioning and personality organization; Provides individual and group therapy and family counseling; Participates in clinical and interdisciplinary case conferences and staff meetings; May provide consultation according to specialized expertise; May serve as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional; Performs related duties as required. Do you possess a Masters or Doctorate degree in psychology, educational psychology, rehabilitative psychology, community psychology, experimental psychology or other related degree from a program accredited by a regional educational board and one (1) year of experience in treating and/or working with the individuals in the appropriate specialty serviced by the agency?
Senior Claim Specialist- GL Mid Market AXA SASenior Claim Specialist- GL Mid MarketCTYou will report to the Claims Manager - Middle Market, Americas Region What you will bring We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Required Skills and Abilities: Broad Property and Casualty claim experience: at least 5 years of experience handling with a focus on litigated and non-litigated general liability claims. By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
Senior Investigator & Compliance Specialist Connecticut State Colleges & UniversitiesSenior Investigator & Compliance SpecialistNew Britain, CTConnecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Under the direction of the Director of Equity and Civil Rights, the Senior Investigator & Compliance Specialist is accountable for providing administrative services in support of the CT State Community College's programs through effective performance in these essential functional areas: Key responsibilities include: Complaint Resolution & Investigations.
Veterinary Assistant (Overnight/Swing Shifts) - Newtown Veterinary Specialists PetVet Care CentersVeterinary Assistant (Overnight/Swing Shifts) - Newtown Veterinary SpecialistsCTClassification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work.
Overnight/Swing Emergency Veterinarian at Newtown Veterinary Specialists PetVet Care CentersOvernight/Swing Emergency Veterinarian at Newtown Veterinary SpecialistsCTClassification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.