Lead Self-Sufficiency Specialist — Employment Services

L-047-Culpeper Dept Of Social Services; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Culpeper Department of Social Services seeks a Self-Sufficiency Specialist IV to lead and train staff within their employment services and benefits programs. You will oversee casework, ensure coverage, and support the supervisor while handling sensitive information with discretion.

The role emphasizes training, policy interpretation, assessing complex cases, coordinating job readiness activities, and collaborating with community resources to help clients achieve employment goals in Culpeper

Qualifications

• Experience leading staff and training in benefit programs or employment services.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures and provide guidance to staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and agency software.

Responsibilities

• Serves as lead worker and conducts program training for staff, reviewing case files and providing back-up supervision.
• Offers consultation regarding complex cases and coordinates with policy to guide staff decisions.
• Prepares case records and reports and handles the most complex and sensitive cases.
• Interprets policies applicable to employment and benefit programs for staff and clients.
• Coordinates training programs and orientation for new employees and clients.
• Coordinates with community resources for job readiness and development.
• Facilitates job readiness and job search training and planning, including barriers like housing and transportation.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Case management

Interpreting policies

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Mathematical computations

Education

Leadership experience in benefit programs or employment services

Tools

Office software

Job description

Culpeper Department of Social Services seeks a Self-Sufficiency Specialist IV to lead and train staff within their employment services and benefits programs. You will oversee casework, ensure coverage, and support the supervisor while handling sensitive information with discretion.

The role emphasizes training, policy interpretation, assessing complex cases, coordinating job readiness activities, and collaborating with community resources to help clients achieve employment goals in Culpeper