Benefit Programs Specialist

City of Winchester, Virginia Local Government

Winchester, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Community and Social Services, Compensation and Benefits, Driver's License, English Language, Genetics, Government, Multilingual, Social Sciences, Spanish Language
LOCATION
Winchester, VA
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Completes required State and in-house training on various government programs
  • Registers applications for assistance, executes system searches and schedules initial interviews
  • Interviews persons for assistance, obtains necessary information, and makes eligibility determinations
  • Engages client in a positive working relationship
  • Explains benefit programs and determines reasons and need for assistance, as well as other Social Service programs
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED is required. An Associates degree in social sciences or a related field is preferred
  • Valid driver's license
  • Bilingual Spanish- English is preferred
  • Willing to participate in mandatory state training including Medicaid and SNAP

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

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City of Winchester, Virginia Local Government