Benefits Eligibility Specialist for SNAP & Medicaid

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Fork Union (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Benefit Programs Specialist for Fluvanna County Department of Social Services to interview applicants and determine eligibility for SNAP, Medicaid and other public assistance programs in Virginia.

Positions may be filled as Specialist I or II, with progression to II after training; responsibilities include eligibility determinations, data entry and maintaining case records per laws and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Interviewing applicants to determine eligibility for benefits.
• Data entry and maintenance of case records.
• Knowledge of program requirements for SNAP, Medicaid, and other assistance.

Responsibilities

• Interview applicants to determine initial and ongoing eligibility.
• Process and document applications for financial assistance and related programs.
• Evaluate data for completeness and accuracy in accordance with regulations.

Skills

Interviewing skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Benefit Programs Specialist for Fluvanna County Department of Social Services to interview applicants and determine eligibility for SNAP, Medicaid and other public assistance programs in Virginia.

Positions may be filled as Specialist I or II, with progression to II after training; responsibilities include eligibility determinations, data entry and maintaining case records per laws and agency policies.