Arizona Department of Veteran Services

VISION

Arizona Veterans, Service Members and their families 
will have no barriers to benefits and services they have earned 

MISSION

To be the catalyst in response to the evolving
needs of Arizona's veterans and their families

 

Serving Arizona's Veterans as They Have Served Us

The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS) provides direct services to Veterans through the administration of 30+ professional benefit counselors located throughout the state - helping Veterans connect with their VA benefits, two skilled-nursing Veterans' Home facilities in Phoenix and Tucson provide short and long-term care (with new homes under construction in Flagstaff and Yuma), and three Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemeteries: in Sierra Vista, Camp Navajo near Flagstaff, and in Marana north of Tucson.

In addition, the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services provides critical, state-wide coordination and technical assistance to services and organizations serving Veterans. This includes activities such as coordinating services across private and public sectors in serving targeted populations such as Veterans experiencing homelessness, and special needs for the growing population of Women Veterans - many of whom are at-risk, as well as building community capacity to address Veteran employment and higher education.

Services provided by the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services were instrumental in connecting Arizona’s over 500,000 Veterans with over $399 million in Compensation, Pension, Educational and Medical benefits, and grants from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs(link is external) in FY 2017. With each passing year, we strive to Serve More Veterans Better.

 

A Brief Department History

Arizona has provided services to Arizona Veterans since 1925, when it created the position of Veterans’ Service Officer. This position was abolished in 1951 and replaced by the Arizona Veterans’ Service Commission. In 1973, the Commission was integrated into the Department of Economic Security. Primarily at the request of various Veterans’ organizations, the Governor reestablished the Commission as a separate agency in 1982. In 1999, the Legislature separated the Commission from the agency by making the Commission an advisory body and creating a separate Department of Veterans’ Services headed by a governor-appointed director.

 

Is ADVS the same as the VA?

No. We are not the VA (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs(link is external)). Rather, we work with the VA and other entities, both public and private, to assist Arizona's veterans and families in gaining access to benefits to which they are entitled. As an Arizona state agency, we assist our veterans in numerous ways, many of which are outlined within the pages of this website.

 

Agency Budget Request

Arizona law requires each state agency to post their annual budget request on the agency’s website. The FY2023 ADVS budget request document is online HERE(link is external). This document is a preliminary budget request by the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services for the upcoming fiscal year. The preliminary budget request does not necessarily reflect the contents of the Executive Budget Proposal or budget allocations determined during the legislative process.

 

Agency Strategic Plan

Please find a copy of the ADVS FY22 Strategic Plan online HERE(link is external).

 

Substantive Policy Statements

These substantive policy statements are advisory only. A substantive policy statement does not include internal procedural documents that only affect the internal procedures of the agency and does not impose additional requirements or penalties on regulated parties or include confidential information or rules made in accordance with the Arizona administrative procedure act. If you believe that this substantive policy statement does impose additional requirements or penalties on regulated parties you may petition the agency under section 41-1033, Arizona Revised Statutes, for a review of the statement.

A substantive policy state means a written expression which informs the general public or an agency's current approach to, or opinion of, the requirements of the federal or state constitution, federal or state statute, or administrative rule or regulation etc. As such, working with the Director and Deputy Director, we identified four statutes in need of clarification and created the four attached Substantive Policy Statements, with online document links below:

Substantive Policy Statement - Military Family Relief Fund(link is external)
Substantive Policy Statement - Tuition Waivers(link is external)
Substantive Policy Statement - Veteran Donation Fund(link is external)

 

ADVS Tribal Consultation Policy

ADVS is committed to consulting with the 22 federally-recognized tribes in Arizona. Review the document online HERE(link is external).

 

Arizona Ombudsman Office

A new State law requires all public facing websites to have a link to the Arizona Ombudsman Office at: http://www.azoca.gov/(link is external).  The Ombudsman-Citizens Aide helps citizens to resolve ongoing issues with State Agencies.

 

Mar 21, 2024
Full time
$20.02 hourly
Arizona Department of Veteran Services Tucson, AZ, USA
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - NIGHT SHIFT HIRING INCENTIVE! Job Location: Address: Arizona State Veterans' Home - Tucson 555 East Ajo Way Tucson, Arizona 85713 Posting Details: Salary: Up To $20.02/Hour (DOE)  This position may be eligible for a $5,000 hiring incentive Shift differntial is paid for nights 10% base pay Eligible weekend shifts receive supplemental pay 10% base pay Grade: 12 Job Summary: The Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma is looking for a hardworking and self-motivated Medical Records Specialist to join our team.  As the Medical Records Specialist you will be responsible for maintaining medical records, both electronic and paper, that are in compliance with state, federal and VA regulations and facility policies and procedures. You will conduct a variety of audits to ensure records are complete and accurately documented, readily accessible, systematically organized, and maintained in a confidential manner. In this...
Mar 21, 2024
Full time
$20.02 hourly
Arizona Department of Veteran Services Yuma, AZ, USA
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT NIGHT SHIFT HIRING INCENTIVE! Job Location: Address: Arizona State Veterans' Home - Yuma 6051 East 34th Street Yuma, Arizona 85365  Posting Details: Salary: Up To $20.02/Hour (DOE)  This position may be eligible for a $5,000 hiring incentive Shift differential is paid for nights 10% base pay Eligible weekend shifts receive supplemental pay 10% base pay Grade: 12 Job Summary: The Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma is looking for a hardworking and self-motivated Medical Records Specialist to join our team.  As the Medical Records Specialist you will be responsible for maintaining medical records, both electronic and paper, that are in compliance with state, federal and VA regulations and facility policies and procedures. You will conduct a variety of audits to ensure records are complete and accurately documented, readily accessible, systematically organized, and maintained in a confidential manner. In...
Mar 21, 2024
Work From Home
$44,137 yearly
Arizona Department of Veteran Services Remote (Tucson, AZ, USA)
VETERANS BENEFITS COUNSELOR Job Location: Address:  Southern Arizona Region Applicant must be physically located within a 50-mile radius of Sierra Vista Posting Details: Salary: $44,137.60  Grade: 18 Job Summary: The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona, unless an exception is properly authorized in advance. This position provides in-person and virtual counseling services to service members, veterans, eligible dependents and their survivors to ensure receipt of federal and state veteran related benefits under existing laws. Duties include assisting clients with applying for compensation, pension,...
Mar 21, 2024
Full time
$16.50 hourly
Arizona Department of Veteran Services Tucson, AZ, USA
BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Job Location: 555 E Ajo Way Tucson, AZ 85723 Posting Details: Salary: $16.50  Grade: 14 Closing Date: June 2, 2023 Job Summary: The Arizona State Veteran Home – Tucson is looking for a Building Maintenance Technician to perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks. You will be responsible for assessing both the internal and external environment on a daily basis to identify repairs, maintenance or preventative maintenance to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, facility policies and procedures. Job Duties: Inspects all areas on a regular basis to determine maintenance and repair needs Collects and responds to work requests Maintains and repairs a variety of equipment to include kitchen equipment, plumbing and electrical Installs and repairs locks; cuts keys, as needed Assists with the maintenance of state vehicles Maintains records of...
Mar 21, 2024
Full time
$15.00 hourly
Arizona Department of Veteran Services Phoenix, AZ, USA
BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 2 Tuesday-Saturday Job Location: Address: 4141 North S. Herrera Way Phoenix AZ 85012   Posting Details: Salary: $15.00 Hourly  Grade: 14 Closing Date:  Job Summary: This position may be eligible to receive a temporary stipend of 10% in addition to base pay beginning in December 2021. If eligible, the temporary stipend amount will be calculated using the employee's base rate of pay and will be reflected in each paycheck. It is anticipated that this temporary stipend will be available through June 30, 2022. The ideal candidate will perform various tasks related to the maintenance and repair of Arizona State Department of Veterans' Services facilities/ properties. These tasks may include, but are not limited to those involving the building trades such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting. Position is also responsible for equipment maintenance and repair. Assesses both the internal...
Mar 21, 2024
Full time
$16.20 - $17.05 hourly
Arizona Department of Veteran Services Yuma, AZ, USA
Medical Records Specialist Job Location: Address:   Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma 6051 E 34th Street Yuma, Arizona 85365 Posting Details: Salary: $16.20 - $17.05 (Depending on Experience)  Grade: 14 Closing Date: October 8, 2023 Job Summary: The Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma is looking for a hardworking and self-motivated Medical Records Specialist to join our team.  As the Medical Records Specialist you will be responsible for maintaining medical records, both electronic and paper, that are in compliance with state, federal and VA regulations and facility policies and procedures. You will conduct a variety of audits to ensure records are complete and accurately documented, readily accessible, systematically organized, and maintained in a confidential manner. In this role you will assign ICD10 diagnostic codes in the electronic system for reimbursement purpose and respond to requests for medical records, schedule...