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Benefit Programs Specialist II

City of Richmond, VA
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2025

Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y? Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity…YOU!!!

This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

  • Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
  • Language Incentive
  • Referral Bonus
  • Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The City of Richmond Department of Social Services is seeking a highly qualified candidate with strong customer service skills, effective time management abilities, exceptional computer skills and prior benefits experience to fill the Benefit Programs Specialist II position. The ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills which will assist with the interpretation of policy and procedures, expertise in implementation, and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Duties include but are not limited to

  • Interviewing applicants and recipients for public assistance programs to accurately assess the total family situation based upon Federal, State, and local guidelines;
  • Evaluating applicant eligibility utilizing policy manuals, procedures, and guidelines;
  • Interpreting and implementing Federal/State benefit programs regulations/guidelines;
  • Processing benefits applications;
  • Managing caseloads for applicants/recipients of federal/state/locally funded programs;
  • Compiling data and maintaining statistical reports related to caseload standings in order to meet compliance with policies/procedures;
  • Collecting and verifying data to calculate benefit payment amounts;
  • Handling changes in client status by updating information on systems and adjusting benefits;
  • Referring customers to other resources/services within the City and outside agencies;
  • Educating customers on their rights and responsibilities;
  • Verifying information through correspondence, telephone and in-person interviews;
  • Preparing case narratives/documentation;
  • Performing other related duties as required.
**City of Richmond Department of Social Services employees are considered essential personnel may be required to work during inclement weather and times of declared emergencies.**

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge in Benefits programs and policies including federal, state, and local regulations related to determining eligibility; Programs including policies and procedures (e.g. Medicaid, Auxiliary Grants), relevant theories/behavior models (e.g. Family Systems), and trends and behaviors (e.g. impact of poverty, homelessness) that impact the delivery of human services; Community resources and support; and case management techniques, principles, and practices to evaluate and coordinate the delivery of public assistance to customers;

Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office Suite; social perceptiveness; conflict resolution; record keeping; basic mathematical computation; Reading comprehension; effective oral and written communication and customer service.

Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policy, keeping up to date with policy changes and guidance; communicate information and ideas so others understand; listen and understand information and ideas; apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; show sensitivity and empathy; and manage time effectively.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Associates degree (A.S., A.A.) in Human Services, Social Work, Business Administration or related field;
  • One year of demonstrated experience preferably in a human services environment involving administration of benefit programs and benefit eligibility determination;
  • An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.


LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • None required

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bilingual experience is preferred.
  • Three or more years of experience processing benefit programs (e.g. SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, ABD, LTC) in a social services environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.

The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.


With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.

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