Self-Sufficiency & Eligibility Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Self-Sufficiency Specialist I to be trained under supervision, determining eligibility for social services and aiding clients toward self-sufficiency within Employment Services. With progression to Specialist II, there is independence in evaluating eligibility and strong communication requirements.

Applicants may be subject to mandatory background checks and fingerprinting; position is full-time in Virginia’s employment services framework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with related training and experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Basic math skills for percentages and calculations.
• Proficiency with office software and data management.

Skills

Communication

Data collection

Interviewing

Analysis

Judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Self-Sufficiency Specialist I to be trained under supervision, determining eligibility for social services and aiding clients toward self-sufficiency within Employment Services. With progression to Specialist II, there is independence in evaluating eligibility and strong communication requirements.

Applicants may be subject to mandatory background checks and fingerprinting; position is full-time in Virginia’s employment services framework.