Benefit Programs Specialist I

3 weeks ago

Harrisonburg, United States 165-HarrisonburgRockingham Dept Of Social Services Full time

**Hiring Range**:$37,277 to $69,301

**Full Time or Part Time**:Full Time

Additional Detail

Harrisonburg City and County of Rockingham are some of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in the Harrisonburg/Rockingham area offers residents both a rural and suburban feel. The area has lots of restaurants, parks, entertainment and access to James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite Universities, Bridgewater College, Blue Ridge Community College for entertainment activities and continuous learning. Harrisonburg/Rockingham has the Blue Ridge Mountains for hiking and the Shenandoah River for water adventures.

The Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District administers a wide variety of programs and services that assist children, youth, adults, and families, individuals with disabilities, and older adults with basic supports and medical needs as well as services to protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

All services are delivered under state and federal mandates or under local initiatives that seek to improve family stability, help families achieve safe and affordable housing, and increase self-sufficiency. Our Vison is better health, safety, and well-being for all. Our mission is people helping people triumph over poverty, abuse, and neglect to shape futures for themselves, their families and communities.

Post Conditional Offer Contingencies

Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District full time employees are eligible for full benefits through Rockingham County, including but not limited to the following as a part of total rewards package

Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Paid Time Off (accumulate 12 hours per month)

Annual Paid Holidays (observe 12 per year)

Group Health Plan

Group Life Insurance

Group Dental Insurance

Group Vision Insurance

Wellness Memberships

Direct Deposit

AFLAC

Exceptional Performance Recognition

Virginia Credit Union Membership

Tele-working available upon successful completion of training and probation (up to 3 days per week)

**Salary Range $37,277-$69,301**

**Title Description-** Benefit Programs Specialist I represents the entry level in the occupational group for employees working under close supervision while being trained in determining eligibility for a variety of social services government assistance programs.

**General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) -**
- Conducts interviews of persons to determine eligibility for assistance and re-determines their continuing eligibility;
- Explains nature of temporary assistance benefit programs and determines reasons and need for assistance;
- Evaluates consistency and completeness of data secured, and where indicated substantiates its accuracy;
- Computes assistance plans;
- Determines the need for and amount of allowances for special circumstance items;
- Evaluates such social factors as education, work experience, and levels of social functioning; and
- Evaluates employability of clients and explores potential sources of income.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge-** Some knowledge of: basic human behavior; mathematics to calculate percentages, formulas and averages to solve mathematical problems; and interviewing techniques such as data collection and investigation.

**Skills-** Skill in operating a personal computer and the associated office and agency software.

**Education and Experience
- **High school diploma supplemented with additional training and related work experience OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

**Minimum Qualifications**:Some knowledge of: basic human behavior; mathematics to calculate percentages, formulas and averages to solve mathematical problems; and interviewing techniques such as data collection and investigation.

Skill in operating a personal computer and the associated office and agency software.

**Preferred Qualifications**:High school diploma or equivalent supplemented with additional training

and related work experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Working knowledge of financial assistance programs sufficient to determine/re-determine eligibility for benefits; prefer completion of required Benefit Programs training and experience with agency related software.

Prefer bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Considerable knowledge and use of automated eligibility systems, particularly the Virginia Case Management System (VACMS).

The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.

Employee must be willing to work

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