The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), has an opening for a Veterans Benefits Specialist 2 position to serve as the Admissions and Marketing Coordinator for the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove (WVHUG). The Veterans Home provides professional skilled nursing care including long-term care and protective memory care.

The WVHUG campus is located off Highway 11 in-between Burlington and Racine and is a short drive from Milwaukee, Kenosha, and other key locations throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. The facility is surrounded by rolling hills and peaceful natural landscapes.

WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package; this includes paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package also includes:

• Substantial leave time, including at least 3.5 weeks of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.

• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits.

• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

Employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the total value of the benefits available to employees, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator. Click here to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified Veterans with a 30%-or-more service-connected disability are eligible for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in the classified civil service under §230.275, WI. Stats. Please refer to the How to Apply section of this announcement for more information about applying under this provision.

The Admissions & Marketing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating admissions processes and determining the admissions eligibility of veterans, their spouses, and other eligible relatives based on medical criteria, Veterans Administration rules and regulations, and state and federal statutes and administrative codes for skilled nursing facilities and veterans’ services organizations.

In addition, the Admissions & Marketing Coordinator is responsible for internal and external marketing of WVHUG and its services. This includes coordinating and facilitating tours for prospective members and their families. Other duties include performing outreach at fairs and conferences.

For a full copy of the position description, click here.

The starting salary for this position is between $30.00 - $34.34 an hour ($62,400 – $71,427 annually), or up to the appointment maximum at the time of the appointment. Salary is dependent on candidate qualifications.

The Veterans Benefits Specialist 2 classification is in pay schedule and range 12-64. Compensation for current state employees may vary and will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

This position is eligible to work remotely up to one day per week. Remote work is intended to be performed in the State of Wisconsin. High speed internet access is a requirement of remote work. Remote work options are subject to change based on business needs.

Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a background check prior to an offer of employment.

Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.

A 12-month probationary period may be required.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without WDVA sponsorship) at the time of application.

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience with:

• Healthcare admissions and intake coordination (e.g., gather medical history, schedule assessments, verify insurance, manage referrals, etc.).

Well qualified candidates will also have experience with:

• Admissions and intake coordination at a skilled nursing facility; or

• Coordinating marketing or outreach efforts for a program or service.

To be considered for this position, you will need to complete the online application process.  For instructions, refer to the following link:  Applying to State Service. You will be required to attach a current resume and letter of qualifications.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here.

Submitted materials will be evaluated after the deadline date and top candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Questions can be directed to Kevin Roberts at kevin.roberts@wisconsin.gov or (608) 267-7297.

All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on July 6, 2026.