Junior Self-Sufficiency Specialist for Employment Services

New LHRC External Career Site; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Culpeper County Department of Social Services is seeking an entry-level Self-Sufficiency Specialist I to assist with determining eligibility for social services and assessing client employability under supervision. The role trains employees to progress to Self-Sufficiency Specialist II and may involve responsibilities across Employment Services and Benefits.

Responsibilities include explaining programs, interviewing clients, processing applications for assistance, maintaining records, and

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of human behavior and data collection techniques.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and analysis.
• Experience with interviewing techniques and information gathering.

Responsibilities

• Explain the employment services program.
• Assess customer needs and develop employment plans using job search, work experience, education and training.
• Establish and monitor self-sufficiency goals through information and assessment of customer background.
• Monitor case reports/records in accordance with regulations.
• Explain the child care program and assess customer needs.
• Interview individuals for assistance and collect necessary information.
• Explain temporary assistance benefit programs and determine need for assistance.
• Process applications for financial assistance and diversion.
• Determine eligibility for assistance and benefit levels using systems and methods.
• Evaluate employability status and explore sources of income.
• Explain client responsibilities and program availability; refer clients to service workers as needed.
• Prepare reports and maintain client records.

Skills

Human behavior basics

Mathematics basics

Interview techniques

Education

High school diploma

Related training/experience

Job description

The Culpeper County Department of Social Services is seeking an entry-level Self-Sufficiency Specialist I to assist with determining eligibility for social services and assessing client employability under supervision. The role trains employees to progress to Self-Sufficiency Specialist II and may involve responsibilities across Employment Services and Benefits.

Responsibilities include explaining programs, interviewing clients, processing applications for assistance, maintaining records, and