Lead Benefit Programs Specialist — ABD/LTC Expert & Mentor

Virginia-Department-of-Social-Service; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Social Services seeks a Benefit Programs Specialist IV to lead and mentor a team specializing in ABD and Long-Term Care Medicaid. You will guide colleagues through complex asset checks, look-back periods, and trust analyses, collaborating with nursing facilities, legal reps, and waiver programs.

The role emphasizes independent work within policy frameworks, training staff, and providing supervisory backup to ensure coverage and balanced workloads while maintaining

Qualifications

• Leads and guides staff on benefit programs policy and procedures.
• Mentors staff and provides training and guidance to other specialists.
• Reviews complex case files and supports supervision of staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker responsibilities including staff coverage and workload balance.
• Train staff and provide backup supervision as needed.
• Handle complex financial review tasks involving assets, trusts, and annuities.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Training

Case File Review

ABD/LTC Policy

VaCMS

Tools

VaCMS

Job description

Virginia Department of Social Services seeks a Benefit Programs Specialist IV to lead and mentor a team specializing in ABD and Long-Term Care Medicaid. You will guide colleagues through complex asset checks, look-back periods, and trust analyses, collaborating with nursing facilities, legal reps, and waiver programs.

The role emphasizes independent work within policy frameworks, training staff, and providing supervisory backup to ensure coverage and balanced workloads while maintaining