Benefits Program Specialist III

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

Prince George County Department of Social Services is currently accepting applications for the position of Benefits Program Specialist III.   This position will be responsible for receiving and processing eligibility applications, assessing needs, determining benefits eligibility and preparing and maintaining files and records for Medicaid Aged Blind and Disabled and Families and Children, SNAP and TANF.

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Qualification Requirements

General knowledge of the principles and practices of public social service organizations; general knowledge of benefit programs for which eligibility is being assessed; general knowledge of current social, economic and health problems and of human behavior and social functioning; ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to perform basic mathematics including calculating percentages; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to organize work schedule, manage workload and meet deadlines; ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing; ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, associates and the general public.

Special Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited community college and some customer service and fiscal processing experience.
 

Additional Information

Possession of all requirements for position as specified by the Virginia Department of Social Services.  Work may be required, at times, outside of normal business hours to accommodate the needs of the client.