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Benefit Programs Specialist I

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  • Suffolk, Virginia, United States
  • Administrative
  • Closing at: Jun 9 2025 - 00:00 EDT
  • 800-Suffolk Dept Of Social Services

Hiring Range: $45,738 to $58,500

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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The City of Suffolk is extending Sign on Bonuses for this position from $2,500 - $,4000 depending on education and experience.

Benefits Program Specialist I – Full-Time 

Annual Salary Range:  $45,738 - 71,945

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $45,738 - $58,500

 

JOB OPEN DATE: 5/23/2025

JOB CLOSE DATE: 6/08/2025

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, performs case management duties to determine eligibility of applicants for assistance through multiple benefit programs administered by the City Social Services Department. Work involves interviewing applicants and explaining multiple benefit programs, assisting applicants in completing forms, determining and advising applicants of eligibility for assistance, and providing or facilitating access to human services assistance. Verifies information received from applicants is correct and complete. Detects and reports cases of fraud. Maintains a variety of forms and records. Participates as a team member to improve customer service, operations, and resolution of problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

-Experience involving social service program work including interviewing and counseling; assisting applicants in completing forms, determining and advising applicants of eligibility for assistance, and providing or facilitating access to human services assistance

-Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

-Verifies information received from applicants is correct and complete.

- Detects and reports cases of fraud.

-Maintains a variety of forms and records. Participates as a team member to improve customer service, operations, and resolution of problems.

-High School Diploma or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-Prefer Bachelor’s degree in the Human Service field.

-Prefer strong customer-related interviewing skills.

-Prefer experience in a local Virginia DSS agency with, SNAP, TANF, and/or Medicaid, Benefits Program eligibility determination work within the last 2 years.

-Prefer experience processing cases in a local Virginia DSS agency with VACMS/DMIS within the last 2 years.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

-Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification, and references, verification of education, credit checks relevant to employment and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

-Employee must be willing to work disaster related assignments, including emergency shelter duty, in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications are accepted online only through this posting. Only completed employment applications (complete with all periods of employment and unemployment, job duties, dates of employment, and job contact information) will be considered. This website will provide a confirmation receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application. Please refer to your HR Connect account for the status of your application and this position.

Contact Info: vdssjobs@suffolkva.us 

Suffolk Department of Social Services - 135 Hall Avenue Suite B - Suffolk, VA  23434 

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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