Benefits Specialist

Benefit Programs Specialist IIWinchester, Virginia, United States, 22601Administrative840-Winchester Dept Of Social ServicesHiring Range: $49,358.40 to $60,195.20Full Time or Part Time: Full TimeThis job announcement is a courtesy job post for the Winchester Department of Social Services. It is not a position of the Virginia Department of Social Services or any other Commonwealth of Virginia agency. Local employment opportunities may also be available through the local agency's city or county website/job board(s).Duties and Responsibilities:Completes required State and in-house training on SNAP, Medicaid, and other government programsRegisters applications for assistance, executes system searches and schedules initial interviewsInterviews persons for assistance, obtains necessary information, and makes eligibility determinationsMaintains a caseload and provides timely customer service, in accordance with state and local policyExplains benefit programs and provides information and referral services to internal and external resourcesEngages client in a positive working relationshipOther duties as assignedRequirements:High school diploma supplemented with additional training and related work experience OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.Preferred:An Associates degree in social sciences or a related field is preferredValid driver's licenseBilingual Spanish- English is preferredWilling to participate in mandatory state training including Medicaid and SNAPThe 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.Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer