Entry-Level Benefit Programs Specialist — Flexible Social Services

New LHRC External Career Site; Woodstock (VA); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Shenandoah County Social Services in Woodstock, VA seeks an entry-level Benefit Programs Specialist I to determine and re-determine eligibility for financial assistance, food stamps, medical assistance and other social services. Successful candidates train under supervision and may advance to Specialist II with a salary increase per the department plan.

The role involves interviewing clients, gathering information, applying program policies, processing applications, and monitoring changes in

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma with training or related work experience.
• Experience or training in eligibility for financial assistance programs.
• Ability to analyze data and apply program policies.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Aufgaben

• Interview, gather information, and re-determine client eligibility.
• Explain programs and determine need for assistance.
• Process applications for financial assistance and benefits.
• Monitor recipient changes and reflect them within guidelines.

Kenntnisse

Interviewing

Policy interpretation

Applications processing

Case monitoring

Employability evaluation

Referrals

Data/documentation

Confidentiality

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Shenandoah County Social Services in Woodstock, VA seeks an entry-level Benefit Programs Specialist I to determine and re-determine eligibility for financial assistance, food stamps, medical assistance and other social services. Successful candidates train under supervision and may advance to Specialist II with a salary increase per the department plan.

The role involves interviewing clients, gathering information, applying program policies, processing applications, and monitoring changes in