What are the responsibilities and job description for the Eligibility Specialist position at City of Williamsburg, Virginia?
The City of Williamsburg Human Services Department is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Eligibility Specialist. This position is responsible for performing a range of eligibility functions that pertain to Virginia Department of Social Services Benefit Programs, including intakes, ongoing reviews, and referrals to other services. Benefit Programs include Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [SNAP], Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families [TANF], VIEW, Energy Assistance. Other programs as assigned may include Long-term Care, Auxiliary Grants [AG], Child Care and Fraud Prevention. All positions are cross-trained, as needed, and workers may assume coordinating responsibilities.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Experience in benefit programs, use of computer softwEare and hardware, and completion of required Benefit Programs training OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Valid Virginia Driver’s License or obtain within 90 days
- Acceptable Criminal history, Child protective services and DMV background checks
- Strong background in accounting
- Prior work experience in financial assistance programs sufficient to determine/redetermine eligibility for benefits to include Long Term Services and Support program, Aged Blind Disabled and Auxiliary Grants.
- Spanish, bi-lingual, skills with a competency to translate benefit program details.
- Please do not submit a City of Williamsburg application. Please use the hyperlink above to apply. City of Williamsburg applications are not accepted for this position. **