Benefit Program Specialist II

Job description

Job Title: Benefit Programs Specialist II (Part-Time up to 25 hours a week) Department: Social Services: Pay Grade: 210: Salary Range: $28 - $30/hr depending on experience FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: The City of Fredericksburg Department of Social Services (FDSS) is recruiting for a Part-time Benefit Programs Specialist up to 25 hours a week working primarily on Ongoing cases. Are you ready for a challenging but rewarding job where you can Work with a Purpose in a positive work environment? Summary of Duties: This part-time position will primarily be doing Ongoing casework. The Benefit Prorams Specialist determines program eligibility for certain public assistance programs. Performs technical, administrative, counseling and case management duties for an assigned caseload of clients served by the City Social Services Department. Duties include interviewing applicants and explaining benefit programs; assisting applicants in completing necessary forms; determining and advising applicants of eligibility for assistance; and monitoring client ongoing program eligibility. The Benefit Programs Specialist II is distinguished from the Benefit Programs Specialist III by the latter’s performing a...