Human Services Assistant III

Job description

Fluvanna County Department of Social Services is seeking a dedicated Human Services Assistant III who is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of adults, families and children.The Human Services Assistant III is responsible for screening benefits applications and supporting the benefits unit in determining eligibility for benefits programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF and other programs. Title Description- Human Services Assistant III represents the specialist level in the occupational group for Human Services Assistants. Employees serve as the initial point of contact for clients seeking benefits and/ or services and screens clients for benefits and services. Human Services Assistant III is distinguished from Human Services Assistant II by serving as a screener and the initial point of contact for the clients seeking benefits and/or services. General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) – Prepares, processes, and reconciles budget for various adult programs. - Screens clients for benefits and services; - Interviews clients and explains programs, services, policies and procedures; - Assists clients with applications; - Evaluates and approves agency providers; - Research...