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Virginia Department of Social Services

Human services for Virginians

Benefit Programs Specialist 4

Case Management & AdvocacyPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeCulpeper, VA, USA$44.5kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws, codes, policies, and procedures, including civil and Circuit Court procedures.
  • Knowledge of basic human behavior, social problems and resources, interviewing techniques, and social, economic, health, and cultural factors that can serve as barriers to employment.
  • Knowledge of counseling techniques.
  • Skill in operating a personal computer and associated office and agency software.
  • Additional work experience in a leadership role and benefit programs, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Applicants are subject to employment verification, reference checks, verification of education, a DMV/driving record check, a Central Registry check, and a criminal history check to evaluate for barrier crimes.
  • Must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.
  • Must meet local vehicle insurance requirements.
  • Applications are limited to employees of this agency.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as lead worker and assist the supervisor by conducting program training for staff, reviewing case files, and providing back-up supervision of staff.
  • Serve as a resource to staff by answering questions related to policies and procedures, suggesting effective methods of case management, and consulting on complex cases.
  • Prepare case records and reports.
  • Work on the most complex and sensitive cases.
  • Interpret policies and procedures applicable to benefit programs and assist staff and clients with initial and continuing eligibility determinations for individuals and families.
  • Collect and compile statistics from caseloads.
  • Train other eligibility workers individually or in groups.
  • Coordinate training programs and orientation for new employees and clients.
  • Explore alternative sources of income and assistance.
  • Respond to public inquiries about public assistance programs and eligibility requirements.
  • Ensure established deadlines are met.
  • Prepare monthly reports and maintain records of activities.
  • Assist in training new staff on policy and procedural matters.
  • Coordinate and interact with community resources and partners to help clients meet assessed needs.

About the Company

Virginia Department of Social Services

Human services for Virginians

Virginia Department of Social Services is the state agency that designs and administers human-service programs for people and families across Virginia. Its responsibilities include food and energy assistance, foster care and adoption, child support, licensing, and abuse and neglect prevention. The department works with local social-services agencies and community partners to deliver benefits, protection, and family support. The agency spans benefits administration, protection, family services, regulation, and statewide oversight while providing policy, systems, funding, training, and operational support to Virginia’s locally administered social-services network.

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