GBX CONSULTANTS, INC. JOB OPENING Veterans Affairs Benefits Advisor – FULL TIME Bahrain Posted: April 2015 Category: Pay rate: Start Date: Full-Time: Exempt, Hourly Benefits-eligible Hourly rate commensurate with experience June 2015 GBX Consultants, Inc. is accepting resumes for a full time VA Benefits Advisor in support of Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act. The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective delivery of standardized courses of instruction to a class of up to 50 students. The ideal candidate will be able to engage and motivate through effective on-site instruction, and facilitate service members’ successful transition out of uniform and into civilian life. Under guidance from the Department of Veterans Affairs and using information and instructional materials provided, the Advisor will educate Service members and their dependents on Veteran-related benefits and programs. All candidates must successfully complete a two week standards-based VA Benefits Advisor Training Course, and successfully pass a written test and an oral presentation before he/she will be considered fully qualified to perform in this position. This could be an excellent opportunity for military spouses or veterans living in the area. Relocation expenses and housing allowance are not authorized. VA Benefits Advisor duties include:  Instructing up to 50 service members/dependents on all VA benefits and programs.  Providing classroom instruction in an engaging style.  Using wide range of adult learning and group facilitation techniques, including interactive/collaborative training session and other appropriate group processes.  Creating and sustaining a participatory environment while guiding service members/dependents to achieve learning objections and appropriate/useful outcomes.  Maintaining fluency on all VA benefits and programs. Qualifications include the following:  Minimum of four years of related and relevant experience in education, training or instruction.  Ability to learn information in a rapid timeframe.  Must be able to successfully pass a written and practical application test.  Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written.  Interactive, dynamic and energetic training style necessary to engage this military audience. A training demonstration will be required as part of the interview.     Knowledge of the military and experience working with military clients is strongly preferred. Must be able to pass a personal background check and meet SOFA requirements for the region. Bachelor’s degree or four years of relevant experience with a high school diploma (military service and/or education or training experience will be considered as a substitute for education). Availability to travel outside the local area. Position will begin in June with two weeks of compensated training. To be considered for this position, please email your cover letter and resume to GBX Consultants: ATTN: Benefits Advisor Bahrain [email protected] / Fax: 202-478-2916 Please submit ONLY a cover letter and resume. Any other documents submitted will not be retained or evaluated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled