Benefit Programs Supervisor at Virginia Department of Social Services

Stevensburg, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Case Management, Training, Public Assistance Programs, Quality Assurance, Communication, Decision Making, Recordkeeping, Community Engagement, Policy Interpretation, Staff Development, Emergency Assistance, Performance Evaluation, Liaison Skills, Computer Skills, Interviewing Techniques

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Title Description- This is the supervisory level in the occupational group. Employees supervise Specialists who determine eligibility for government assistance programs and a variety of other staff. Employees train, lead, and develop staff and monitor case management services. The Benefit Programs Supervisor is distinguished from the Benefit Programs Manager by the latter’s responsibilities for supervising Supervisors and managing program performance. General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) – Provides administrative and programmatic supervision to staff; Reviews case management plans to include quality assurance of case management services; Develops written guidelines for delivery of case management services; assigns caseloads to staff; Coordinates and monitors activities of staff; Holds individual and group conferences to review cases and problems; Reviews case records and evaluates performance of staff members and recommends indicated action; Recommends hiring, disciplinary actions, transfer, promotion, and termination of personnel within the limits of appropriate statutes, rules and regulations and policies, developing performance standards and preparing corrective action plans; Represents staff needs to senior management team; Prepares and implements internal operating policies and procedures; Interprets regulation, policy and other program information changes to staff; trains new employees in areas such as agency policy, department procedures and agency or government regulations; Determines staffing needs and makes recommendations to management; Maintains records and prepares regular and special reports; Participates in developing and implementing agency administrative policy; Makes decisions on controversial cases or presents them for higher level action; Authorizes emergency assistance for applicants/recipients; Serves in a liaison capacity to other agencies and groups; Monitors program expenditures; Meets with community groups to discuss programs and resources and develops/maintains cooperative relationships with public and private entities; Assigns caseloads to staff; and May act for the Director of Social Services as designated. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge- Considerable knowledge of: current social, economic and health issues and trends; principles and practices of effective supervision; public assistance programs, policies and regulations for SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF; the literature in the field of eligibility determination; casework supervision principles and practices; and effective interviewing techniques. Working knowledge of computer systems and standard office software to include the state Department of Social Services human services systems including VaCMS. Skills- Skill in operating a personal computer and the associated office and agency software. Abilities- Demonstrated ability to: work effectively with others; work independently supervising and training others to deal effectively with the public; plan and manage work effectively; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interpret laws, policies, and regulations and to make decisions based thereon; plan and supervise work activities, including service delivery, training, recordkeeping duties and organizational operations; develop and maintain good working relations with internal and external customers; and evaluate financial assistance programs. Education and Experience- Bachelor’s degree in the human services field and human services program experience in a lead or supervisory capacity OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years of experience in Benefit Programs and completion of required training programs. Supervisory experience or work experience in a leadership role. Considerable knowledge of Virginia DSS Benefit Programs, i.e., SNAP, TANF, Medical Assistance, Energy Assistance, PIPP, AND/OR Title IV-E. Special Requirements: Applicants must have a valid Virginia driver’s license without restrictions and the driving record must meet agency standards on or before the hire date Applicants must also meet a level of insurability set by the agency. On-call work, after hours and weekends, are required on a rotating basis, therefore, applicants must live within a 1-hour drive of the agency. Responsible for shelter duty during times of disaster. Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug screen. The investigation 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. This position is covered under Code of Virginia §63.2-1601.1 or §63.2-1720 requiring the finalist candidate to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information for a criminal history record check through the Central Criminal Records Exchange and a search of the Central Registry. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings. Employee must be willing to work in the 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 and/or resume. Please refer to your PeopleAdmin/RMS account for the status of your application and this position.

Responsibilities

The Benefit Programs Supervisor provides administrative and programmatic supervision to staff, reviews case management plans, and develops guidelines for service delivery. They also monitor staff activities, evaluate performance, and represent staff needs to senior management.