Senior SNAP Practice Consultant - Northern Region

Virginia Information Technologies Agency - DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Social Services in Virginia's Northern Regional Office seeks a SNAP Practice Consultant Sr. to supervise and support Local Departments of Social Services.

You will provide programmatic guidance, training, and policy interpretation to ensure efficient and accountable operations across the region. The role requires strong communication, ability to train diverse teams, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
• Experience interpreting and applying Federal/State policies and regulations.
• Ability to provide guidance, training, assistance and support to local departments to ensure quality/efficiency/accountability in all program operations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop/ deliver policy, procedural and automated systems training to individuals with varying levels of program knowledge.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Experience understanding human behavior in social/economic contexts and casework principles.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Occasional overnight travel required.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic supervision, consultation, and support to Local Departments of Social Services to promote efficiency and accountability in operations.
• Offer feedback to Program Manager and Regional Director on issues with local agency operations.
• Support delivery of services to customers in the region.
• Promote compliance with state and federal policies across agencies.

Skills

SNAP knowledge

Policy interpretation

Guidance & training

Policy training development

Clear communication

Human behavior understanding

Independent work

Multitasking

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Job description

Virginia Department of Social Services in Virginia's Northern Regional Office seeks a SNAP Practice Consultant Sr. to supervise and support Local Departments of Social Services.

You will provide programmatic guidance, training, and policy interpretation to ensure efficient and accountable operations across the region. The role requires strong communication, ability to train diverse teams, and willingness to travel.