Benefit Programs Specialist III

Job description

Fluvanna County Department of Social Services is seeking a dedicated Benefit Programs Specialist III who is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of adults, families and children. The Benefit Programs Specialist III is responsible for interviewing applicants and determining eligibility for programs such as SNAP, Medicaid and other public assistance benefits. This position requires advanced proficiency in eligibility determination, the ability to manage more complex program requirements and the skill to review cases completed by other staff for accuracy and compliance. Title Description- Benefit Programs Specialist III represents the advanced level in the occupational group. Employees are assigned advanced technical functions or projects that require considerable knowledge of all public assistance functions such as fraud or quality control case review. Employees in this class conduct the initial and ongoing eligibility determinations requiring advanced program knowledge, or provide quality control by examining cases completed by other eligibility workers for accuracy and uniformity. Work is performed independently in accordance with well-established guidelines and s...