Impactful Benefit Programs Specialist for Eligibility & Aid

Virginia-Department-of-Social-Service; Fork Union (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluvanna County Department of Social Services is seeking a dedicated Benefit Programs Specialist to interview applicants and determine eligibility for benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid and other public assistance programs. The position may be filled at Specialist I or II, depending on training and experience, with corresponding salary and responsibilities.

The role requires strong interview, data evaluation, and analytical skills, along with the ability to explain program requirements and maintain

Qualifications

• High school diploma with training and related work experience.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Medicaid, SNAP and TANF benefits.
• Experience processing benefit applications.
• Completion of required Benefits training.

Responsibilities

• Interviews applicants to determine eligibility for assistance.
• Explains program availability and reasons for assistance.
• Processes applications for financial assistance and diversion.
• Evaluates data for accuracy and completeness.
• Computes assistance plans and determines amounts.
• Assesses employability and potential income sources.

Skills

Mathematics basics

Interviewing

PC skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma with training/experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Fluvanna County Department of Social Services is seeking a dedicated Benefit Programs Specialist to interview applicants and determine eligibility for benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid and other public assistance programs. The position may be filled at Specialist I or II, depending on training and experience, with corresponding salary and responsibilities.

The role requires strong interview, data evaluation, and analytical skills, along with the ability to explain program requirements and maintain