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.TOP NEWS
Confirmation timing for new DoD, VA secretaries could be tricky
Military Times
President-elect Joe Biden announced his picks to lead the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs in early December. When they’ll actually be confirmed into those roles is still unclear.
But the uncertainty over control of the Senate has pushed some of that confirmation work back by several weeks. Instead of combing through the candidates’ resumes, Senate leaders are still wondering who will control the chamber in the 117th Congress, with two Georgia seats to be decided in a Jan. 5 runoff.
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.MEDICAL & HEALTH
.BENEFITS & INSURANCE
COVID-19 vaccine distributed in phases to TRICARE members
TRICARE
The COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available for you and your family. The Department of Defense (DoD), in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will provide COVID-19 vaccines in phases. As this critical response begins, you may have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as when and how you can get it.
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.VETERAN RESOURCES
Get what you need with these resources available to veterans and family members.
.HOUSING
New law expands VA loan eligibility for guard, COVID-19 vets
Military Times
Early career National Guard troops who supported COVID-19 response this year may soon be eligible for Veterans Affairs home loan benefits, thanks to a provision in this year's Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act.
President Donald Trump signed the legislation on Jan. 5, narrowly avoiding an accidental "pocket veto." Had he not signed it today, the measure would not have become law unless the new Congress passed similar legislation.
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.EMPLOYMENT NEWS & TIPS
New in 2021: More companies commit to hiring military spouses
Military Times
As so many military spouses struggle to maintain a meaningful career amidst repeated moves, defense and service officials and private organizations have attacked the decades-old problem of spouse unemployment from various sides.
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Apply now: Human resources managers sought at VA facilities nationwide
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
One of our highest priorities at VA is recruiting and retaining top talent so we can fulfill our mission of providing superior health care to millions of Veterans. But we can’t do that without the help of skilled and dedicated human resources professionals.
HR managers are one of the most sought-after nonclinical positions at VA, with nearly one in four VA health care systems indicating they need to recruit and hire more staff in this position. The occupation has increased by nearly 8% over the last three years and is expected to continue growing.
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.SPOTLIGHT CAREERS
Featured Listings
Let VETSAA help connect you to a new opportunity. Here's this week's featured posts:
Director of Case Management (DCM)
Under the general direction of the Case Management Director, the Case Management supervisor monitors and evaluates the Case Management program, coordinates Case Management services, and assists veterans with the VAA in coordinating services that are needed and desired. The Case Management supervisor is also responsible for training and supervising ... Learn More >>>
Intake Specialist(s) (IS)
Under supervision of the Area Coordinator of Intake and direction of the Program Specialist, coordinates the referral and intake process for the Veteran Development/Employment Programs; performs related duties as assigned. Establishes protocols, priorities and guidelines set forth by the organization. Develops working relations/rapports with all department and divisions as well as assessing veteran employability collectively with the
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IT Specialist(s)
Under direction, to perform activities for satisfying the Veterans Association of America Information and Technology Dept needs and objectives; to coordinate activities with other departments and divisions; to support network systems; and to provide overall assistance to the Director of Technical Services. The IT Specialist(s) will provide their optimum levels of service to the corporate environment as requested and ensure that
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For a complete list of all available positions, visit VETSAA Job Site.
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