Senior Benefit Programs Manager

Virginia-Department-of-Social-Service; Tazewell (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Social Services seeks a Benefit Program Specialist at management level to plan, organize, and oversee all eligibility programs and supervise Benefit Program Supervisors. You will review policy impacts, determine staffing needs, set goals, and lead staff development and training, while coordinating with other agency units and presenting to community groups.

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field and experience in eligibility work with supervisory experience

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of current social, economic, health and governmental conditions.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and office software.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and manages the work of all eligibility programs; supervises all staff to include Supervisors.
• Reviews and evaluates public assistance program policy and the effects of new programs/revisions on the agency, its staff and resources.
• Determines staffing needs and makes recommendations to the agency director.
• Prepares and implements internal operating policies and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services/management or related field

Job description

Virginia Department of Social Services seeks a Benefit Program Specialist at management level to plan, organize, and oversee all eligibility programs and supervise Benefit Program Supervisors. You will review policy impacts, determine staffing needs, set goals, and lead staff development and training, while coordinating with other agency units and presenting to community groups.

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field and experience in eligibility work with supervisory experience