Social Services Assistant

Summary The primary purpose of this position is to support health care management officials by analyzing, evaluating, advising and coordinating health care delivery systems and operations as it pertains to activities necessary to support high quality Survivors Assistance and Memorial Support (SAMS) processes and products. The SAMS position renders advice on operational policies and assures these policies conform with and are in support of administrative functions in coordination with the supervisor. Responsibilities Major duties include, but are not limited to: Advises Veterans and their NOK of burial benefits. Helps Veterans and next of kin prearrange burial, interment, cremation, as desired by Veteran. Advises surviving relatives about burial benefits and other potential benefits provided by VA. Reviews daily death notifications and submits completed death certificates to designated Funeral Director and County Registrar's Office. Maintains and monitors performance measure requirement...