Sr. Benefit Programs Specialist - Community Outreach (Chesterfield-Colonial Heights)

Hiring Range: $53668 to $63061

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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Minimum Qualifications
Customer Experience:
The Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services is hiring a Senior Benefit Programs Specialist Community Outreach Worker to help individuals and families in Chesterfield County and Colonial Heights by providing services in one or more program areas, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medical Assistance, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

What You Do and How You Do It:
You will interview people and provide information on Social Services programs at various locations in the community. You will also assist residents in applying for public assistance programs and connecting them to other services, private health care providers, and county services. You would develop and maintain partnerships with other agencies, schools, and programs to coordinate and maximize services to our customers based on identified needs. Perform other work as required.

Here's What You Need:
Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, human services, or a related field and at least three years of experience in the social services or human services field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must be able to communicate fluently verbally and in writing. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred.

• Knowledge of public assistance programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medical Assistance, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Abilitytowork eveningsandweekendsrepresentingthe department atvarious community events required
• Strongcomputerskills(VirginiaDepartmentofSocialServicesautomatedsystems,Microsoft OfficeSuite,anddatabaseapplications)
• Consistentexcellentcustomerserviceandinterpersonalskillstoserveaculturallydiversecommunity
• Superiorplanningandorganizationalskills
• The ability tocommunicatetactfully,andefficiently, bothorallyandin writing
• Goodbasicmathskills
• Theabilitytomakedecisionsindependently
• The ability to compile reports and analyze data

Current valid driver's license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

The hiring salary is $53,668 - $63,061 annually, plus an attractive benefits package.

Chesterfield County offers an attractive benefits package and incentives for candidates with a master's degree in social work and bilingual (Spanish & ASL) abilities. Did you know that working for a local government provides credit towards the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)?

Real Talk
This position will require you to be able to multitask. You must learn and share knowledge about the resources available for Chesterfield and Colonial Heights citizens. Much of your job will be networking with community partners and engaging department program staff to understand customer needs to help guide resource development. You will also participate in community events, and meetings, and give presentations to community members.
Shift
Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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