Benefit Programs Specialist I
2.
9 Lawrenceville, VA Lawrenceville, VA Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$30.
8K - $39K a year Estimated:
$30.
8K - $39K a year 5 days ago 5 days ago 5 days ago Agency:
Dept.
of Social Services - Local (765-01) Location:
Brunswick - 025 Position Number:
Job Posting Number:
Type of Recruitment:
General Public-G Does this position have tele-work options:
No Bilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference:
No Job Type:
Full-Time (Salaried) Job Type Detail:
Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty-FTS-1 Pay Band:
UG JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Benefit Programs Specialist I represents the entry level in the occupational group for employees working under close supervision while being trained in determining eligibility for a variety of social services government assistance programs & assessing employability of clients to aid in their effort to achieve self-sufficiency.
Benefit Program Specialist II represents the full-performance level in the occupational group.
The work is performed within established policies, procedures and guidelines, but certain aspects of eligibility determination require independent judgement, especially as related to evaluation of social factors influencing eligibility & employment.
Conduct interviews of persons to determine eligibility for assistance & re-determines their continuing eligibility; explains client responsibilities, rights & program availability; evaluates consistency & completeness of data secured, & where indicated substantiates its accuracy.
Some knowledge of:
basic human behavior; mathematics to calculate percentages, formulas & averages to solve mathematical problems; & interviewing techniques such as data collection & investigation.
Skill in operating a personal computer & the associated office & agency software.
Demonstrated ability to:
communicate effectively both orally & in writing; interview, gather information, & evaluate situations; analyze information; apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; exercise sound judgment, discretion, tact & resourcefulness in solving problems & drawing logical conclusions; use various types of automated technology to establish & maintain case records, access & retrieve data, create reports & manipulate data; maintain professional ethics related to confidentiality; & establish & maintain effective working relationships with others in a positive & tactful manner under sometimes stressful situations.
High school diploma supplemented with additional training & related work experience OR any equivalent combination of training & experience which provides the required knowledge, skills & abilities.
Prefer eligibility/employment services experience in a Virginia Department of Social Services agency.
Prefer experience interpreting laws, policies & regulations in a Virginia Local Department of Social Services.
Process Energy applications.
RMS Coordinator duties.
Backup receptionist staff, covers front when there are vacancies, screens applications and does monthly screenings as a backup when necessary.
Serve on Holiday Sharing Team.
PREFERRED
Qualifications:
Some knowledge of:
basic human behavior; mathematics to calculate percentages, formulas and averages to solve mathematical problems; and interviewing techniques such as data collection and investigation.
Skill in operating a personal computer and the associated office and agency software.
Demonstrated ability to:
communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interview, gather information, and evaluate situations; analyze information; apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; exercise sound judgement, discretion, tact and resourcefulness in solving problems and drawing logical conclusions; use various types of automated technology to establish and maintain case records, access and retrieve data, create reports and manipulate data; maintain professional ethics related to confidentiality; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a positive and tactful manner under sometimes stressful situations.
Demonstrated ability to work with other stakeholders including employers, educational programs and mentors.
Ability to independently identify customers' employment needs and develop employment plans.
Demonstrated ability to maintain professional ethics related to confidentiality; exercise sound judgement, discretion, and resourcefulness in solving problems and drawing logical conclusions.
An ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants and recipients, other public and private agencies, associates and the public.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants are subject to a DMV/driving record check, pre-employment drug screen, Central Registry (CPS) check and/or criminal history search.
The investigation may include:
fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
This position if covered under Code of Virginia 63.
2-1601.
1 or 63.
2-1720 requiring the finalist candidate to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information for a criminal history record check through the Central Criminal Records Exchange and a search of the Central Registry.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.
Employee must be willing to work outside regular work hours and in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Based on the response to this posting, this position may be filled as a Benefit Programs Specialist I/ II.
Applicants are encouraged to provide a complete listing of work experience and qualifications on the application.
Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website.
Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application.
YOUR RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS ATTACHED WILL BE CROSS-REFERENCED WITH THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDED IN THE BODY OF YOUR APPLICATION.
Please refer to your account for the status of your application and this position.
Applications must include complete work history, including periods of unemployment if applicable.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Kimberly F.
Gregory, Administrative Services Manager 434-848-2142 ext.
6879.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
9 Lawrenceville, VA Lawrenceville, VA Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$30.
8K - $39K a year Estimated:
$30.
8K - $39K a year 5 days ago 5 days ago 5 days ago Agency:
Dept.
of Social Services - Local (765-01) Location:
Brunswick - 025 Position Number:
Job Posting Number:
Type of Recruitment:
General Public-G Does this position have tele-work options:
No Bilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference:
No Job Type:
Full-Time (Salaried) Job Type Detail:
Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty-FTS-1 Pay Band:
UG JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Benefit Programs Specialist I represents the entry level in the occupational group for employees working under close supervision while being trained in determining eligibility for a variety of social services government assistance programs & assessing employability of clients to aid in their effort to achieve self-sufficiency.
Benefit Program Specialist II represents the full-performance level in the occupational group.
The work is performed within established policies, procedures and guidelines, but certain aspects of eligibility determination require independent judgement, especially as related to evaluation of social factors influencing eligibility & employment.
Conduct interviews of persons to determine eligibility for assistance & re-determines their continuing eligibility; explains client responsibilities, rights & program availability; evaluates consistency & completeness of data secured, & where indicated substantiates its accuracy.
Some knowledge of:
basic human behavior; mathematics to calculate percentages, formulas & averages to solve mathematical problems; & interviewing techniques such as data collection & investigation.
Skill in operating a personal computer & the associated office & agency software.
Demonstrated ability to:
communicate effectively both orally & in writing; interview, gather information, & evaluate situations; analyze information; apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; exercise sound judgment, discretion, tact & resourcefulness in solving problems & drawing logical conclusions; use various types of automated technology to establish & maintain case records, access & retrieve data, create reports & manipulate data; maintain professional ethics related to confidentiality; & establish & maintain effective working relationships with others in a positive & tactful manner under sometimes stressful situations.
High school diploma supplemented with additional training & related work experience OR any equivalent combination of training & experience which provides the required knowledge, skills & abilities.
Prefer eligibility/employment services experience in a Virginia Department of Social Services agency.
Prefer experience interpreting laws, policies & regulations in a Virginia Local Department of Social Services.
Process Energy applications.
RMS Coordinator duties.
Backup receptionist staff, covers front when there are vacancies, screens applications and does monthly screenings as a backup when necessary.
Serve on Holiday Sharing Team.
PREFERRED
Qualifications:
Some knowledge of:
basic human behavior; mathematics to calculate percentages, formulas and averages to solve mathematical problems; and interviewing techniques such as data collection and investigation.
Skill in operating a personal computer and the associated office and agency software.
Demonstrated ability to:
communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interview, gather information, and evaluate situations; analyze information; apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; exercise sound judgement, discretion, tact and resourcefulness in solving problems and drawing logical conclusions; use various types of automated technology to establish and maintain case records, access and retrieve data, create reports and manipulate data; maintain professional ethics related to confidentiality; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a positive and tactful manner under sometimes stressful situations.
Demonstrated ability to work with other stakeholders including employers, educational programs and mentors.
Ability to independently identify customers' employment needs and develop employment plans.
Demonstrated ability to maintain professional ethics related to confidentiality; exercise sound judgement, discretion, and resourcefulness in solving problems and drawing logical conclusions.
An ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants and recipients, other public and private agencies, associates and the public.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants are subject to a DMV/driving record check, pre-employment drug screen, Central Registry (CPS) check and/or criminal history search.
The investigation may include:
fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
This position if covered under Code of Virginia 63.
2-1601.
1 or 63.
2-1720 requiring the finalist candidate to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information for a criminal history record check through the Central Criminal Records Exchange and a search of the Central Registry.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.
Employee must be willing to work outside regular work hours and in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Based on the response to this posting, this position may be filled as a Benefit Programs Specialist I/ II.
Applicants are encouraged to provide a complete listing of work experience and qualifications on the application.
Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website.
Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application.
YOUR RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS ATTACHED WILL BE CROSS-REFERENCED WITH THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDED IN THE BODY OF YOUR APPLICATION.
Please refer to your account for the status of your application and this position.
Applications must include complete work history, including periods of unemployment if applicable.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Kimberly F.
Gregory, Administrative Services Manager 434-848-2142 ext.
6879.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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