Benefit Programs Specialist II

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Job Title: Benefits Programs Specialist II-Emergency Worker (43295) 3 vacancies
Job Locations: City of Virginia Beach, Department of Human Services - Benefit Program
3432 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Pay Rate: $21.78/hourly.

Overview:
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking an experienced Benefits Program Specialist II. Under general supervision, Benefit Programs Specialist ll manage tasks within a caseload consisting of either SNAP, TANF, Families and Children Medicaid, Long Term Care Medicaid and Aged, Blind and Disabled Medicaid or a combination of programs.

Job Duties:
• Work involves conducting interviews, gathering, assembling and reviewing information supplied by applicants and ongoing recipients regarding financial and non-financial criteria relevant to the initial and on-going eligibility.
• Process applications, redeterminations and interim reports for assistance on the Virginia Case Management System (VaCMS) and establish case files.
• Authorize denial, reduction or termination of benefits when applicant/recipient is determined not eligible and interpret and explain complex rules and regulations to applicants/recipients regarding their eligibility, rights and responsibilities.
• Additional duties include but are not limited to initiating referrals to the Fraud department, completing appeal summaries and attending appeal hearings, serving as a Lead worker, and participating effectively as a team member by collaborating with colleagues to meet processing guidelines.

Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in human services, business administration, accounting, or a related field and two (2) years of experience as an Eligibility or other Social Services Benefits Worker determining eligibility for SNAP, TANF, Families and Children Medicaid, and/or Aged, Blind, or Disabled Medicaid; OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to six (6) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Weekly pay and benefits available!
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Benefit Programs Specialist II