What are the responsibilities and job description for the Self- Sufficiency Specialist I position at Dept Of Social Services?
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- 8880 James Madison Highway, Fork Union, Virginia, United States, 23055
- Family Services
- 065-Fluvanna Dept Of Social Services
Hiring Range: $36,686 to $45,000
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Additional Detail
Titles Description- 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) –
- Processes applications for financial assistance and diversion
- Conducts interviews of persons to determine eligibility for assistance and redetermines their continuing eligibility
- Explains nature of temporary assistance benefit programs and determines reasons and need for assistance
- Evaluates consistency and completeness of data secured, and where indicated substantiates its accuracy
- Computes assistance plans
- Determines the need for and amount of allowances for special circumstance items
- Evaluates such social factors as education, work experience, and levels of social functioning
- Evaluates employability of clients and explores potential sources of income
- Explains the employment services program
- Explains client responsibilities, rights and program availability
- Makes assessments of customer needs and develops employment plans, utilizing job search, work experience, education and training
- Develops/Conducts Job Readiness workshops
- 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
- 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
- Refers clients to service worker as the result of overall assessment of situation
- Prepares reports and maintains client records
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in benefit programs, use of computer software and hardware, and completion of required Benefit and Employment Services Programs training OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Special Requirements:
All applicants are subject to a DMV/driving record check, pre-employment drug screen, CPS and Criminal History Search. Driving record must meet agency standard. The search 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.
Employee must be willing to work in community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, e-mailed, faxed or hand delivered applications will not be accepted.
This website will provide a confirmation receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application. Applications must include complete work history, including periods of unemployment if applicable.
Please refer to your account for the status of your application and this position.
Salary : $36,686 - $45,000