Virginia Mountain View

Self-Sufficiency Specialist I - Child Care Specialist

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  • Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
  • Family Services
  • Closing at: Jun 23 2025 - 00:00 EDT
  • 550-Chesapeake Bureau Of Social Services
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Hiring Range: $41,745.00 to $55,312

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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Self-Sufficiency Specialist I represents the entry level in the Self-Sufficiency Specialist occupational group for employees working under close supervision while being trained in determining eligibility for a variety of social services government assistance programs and assessing employability of clients to aid in their effort to achieve self sufficiency. Upon recommendation by the supervisor, approval by the director, and successful completion of the training program, the employee shall be redefined to a full-performance Self-Sufficiency Specialist II and becomes eligible for a salary increase if/as indicated by the local department’s compensation plan. Employees are dedicated wholly to Employment Services or to a combination of Benefits and Employment Services. This level is distinguished from the Self-Sufficiency Specialist II by the latter’s performing all the assigned eligibility and employment service duties independently and making judgments following agency practices and procedures and mandated federal, state, or local laws and policies. 

 
General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) – 
  • Explains the employment services program
  • Makes assessments of customer needs and develops employment plans, utilizing job search, work experience, education and training.
  • Establishes and monitors self-sufficiency goals through information and assessment of customer background.
  • Monitors case reports/records in accordance with regulations.
  • Explains the child care program and makes assessments of customer needs.
  • Interviews persons for assistance, obtains necessary information;
  • Explains nature of temporary assistance benefit programs and determines reasons and need for assistance;
  • Processes applications for financial assistance and diversion;
  • Determines eligibility for assistance and benefit levels using automated systems and manual methods;
  • Evaluates employability status of clients and explores potential sources of income;
  • Explains client responsibilities, rights and program availability;
  • Refers clients to service worker as the result of overall assessment of situation;
  • Prepares reports and maintains client records;
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

 
Knowledge- Some knowledge of: basic human behavior; mathematics to calculate percentages, formulas and averages to solve mathematical problems; and interviewing techniques such as data collection and investigation.

 
Skills- Skill in operating a personal computer and the associated office and agency software.

 
Abilities- Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interview, gather information, and evaluate situations; analyze information; apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; exercise sound judgment, discretion, tact and resourcefulness in solving problems and drawing logical conclusions; use various types of automated technology to establish and maintain case records, access and retrieve data, create reports and manipulate data; maintain professional ethics related to confidentiality; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a positive and tactful manner under sometimes stressful situations.

 
Education and Experience- 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.

 
Minimum Qualifications:

In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standard, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience

 
Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Experience explaining program benefits and assessing customer needs in a human services or childcare setting
  • Skilled in conducting client interviews to gather essential eligibility information
  • Knowledge of temporary assistance programs and the ability to determine client needs and program fit
  • Proficient in processing applications for financial assistance, including diversion programs
     
 

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.


 
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City’s Driving Standards. 
 

 

 

 

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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