Entry-Level Self-Sufficiency Specialist

New LHRC External Career Site; Courtland (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

New LHRC External Career Site is seeking a Self-Sufficiency Specialist I to join its Employment Services team. This entry‑level role operates under close supervision while training to determine eligibility for social services and assess clients' employability to help them achieve self‑sufficiency.

You will explain programs, conduct needs assessments, develop employment plans, monitor case records, and collaborate with clients to apply appropriate benefits.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring close supervision during training.
• Knowledge of basic human behavior and mathematics for basic calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; gather information and analyze situations.

Responsibilities

• Explains the employment services program
• Makes assessments of customer needs and develops employment plans, utilizing job search, work experience, education and training.
• Establishes and monitors self-sufficiency goals through information and assessment of customer background.
• Monitors case reports/records in accordance with regulations.
• Explains the child care program and makes assessments of customer needs.
• Interviews persons for assistance, obtains necessary information;
• Processes applications for financial assistance and diversion.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma with additional training

Job description

New LHRC External Career Site is seeking a Self-Sufficiency Specialist I to join its Employment Services team. This entry‑level role operates under close supervision while training to determine eligibility for social services and assess clients' employability to help them achieve self‑sufficiency.

You will explain programs, conduct needs assessments, develop employment plans, monitor case records, and collaborate with clients to apply appropriate benefits.