Benefit Programs Specialist IV

Job description

The Clarke County Department of Social Services is a part of the Virginia Social Services System. Our agency is the central resource dedicated to delivering public assistance, child welfare, and aging and adult services to the Citizens of Clarke County. Clarke County is actively seeking Benefit Programs Specialist IV to join our team. The Benefit Programs Specialist IV reports directly to the Benefit Programs Supervisor and is part of the Leadership Team at Clarke County. The Benefit Programs Specialist IV performs lead work related to benefit programs including serving as a lead worker and providing training and guidance to other Benefit Programs Specialist. The candidate must have extensive knowledge of benefit programs including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP), Medicaid, and/or other department of social services benefit assistance programs. Responsibilities include: Serving as support for the Benefit Programs Supervisor by performing such tasks as ensuring staff coverage, workload balance, training staff, reviewing case files, and providing backup supervision of staff. Employees may provide consultation on complex cases and may also work on complex case assignments whi...