This position is for a Benefit Programs Supervisor. This position will be in the Families and Children Unit.

Job 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. 

General Work Tasks (include but not limited to) –

• 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.

Knowledge- Considerable knowledge of current social, economic and health issues and trends; principles and practices of effective supervision; public assistance programs, policies and regulations; 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. 

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. 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

• Prior Benefit Programs Supervisor experience at a local DSS
• Experience with agency associated software.
• Experience in the assigned program area.
• Completion of required training programs.

Special Requirements

Applicants will 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 community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency. May be required to participate in afterhours on-call schedule on a rotating basis.

Employee must be able to telework if necessary. Complete a minimum of 2 hours of Community Outreach as outlined by the Agency each year. These events are held outside of normal office hours.

Driving record must meet agency standard.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications accepted only through this on-line process.

Applicants are encouraged to provide a complete listing of work experience and qualifications on their application and/or resume.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, e-mailed, faxed or hand delivered applications will not be accepted. 

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume.

Contact Information

Tonda Wade