Self- Sufficiency Specialist I

Minimum Qualifications:   High school diploma supplemented with additional training and related work experience.  Skill in operating a personal computer and the associated office and agency software.  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.
 

Preferred Qualifications:   Prefer experience with VACMS and benefits determination/redetermination of public assistance programs.
 

Special Requirements:  Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and pre-employment drug screen.  The investigation may include:  fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references,, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority.  All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.  Employee must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a declared disaster or emergency.  

 

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Application/resume for this position must be submitted electronically.  Consideration for an interview is based oley on the information within the application/resume.  

 

Work experience must be documented on the application to be considered.