What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefit Programs Specialist position at City of Winchester, VA?
Description
Duties and Responsiblities
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Completes required State and in-house training on SNAP, Medicaid, and other government programs
- Registers applications for assistance, executes system searches and schedules initial interviews
- Interviews persons for assistance, obtains necessary information, and makes eligibility determinations
- Maintains a caseload and provides timely customer service, in accordance with state and local policy
- Explains benefit programs and provides information and referral services to internal and external resources
- Engages client in a positive working relationship
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED is required. An Associates degree in social sciences or a related field is preferred
- Valid driver's license
- Bilingual Spanish- English is preferred
- Willing to participate in mandatory state training including Medicaid and SNAP
The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.
Salary : $46,051 - $73,050