Benefits Specialist (Re-entry): Central Administration #01252

Title: Benefits Specialist (Re-entry): Central Administration #01252

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $38,610 - $47,845

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Benefit Specialist position will be responsible for the Central and Western Region within the Virginia Department of Corrections Re-entry Unit. This position will support Correctional Centers, Probation and Parole District Offices and Community Corrections Alternative Programs.

The Virginia Department of Corrections Reentry Unit remains committed to supporting inmates and probationers in the reentry process, enhancing community partnerships, and equipping those under our care with necessary programs and services. These efforts model the agency mission of helping people to be better while addressing the need for advancing long term public safety.

Assists with the Department’s efforts to improve benefit-related programs and Medicaid enrollment for inmates and supervisees. Benefit related services include Medicaid enrollment, Medicaid youth program, identification documents, child support and SSA benefit programs. Serves as a subject matter expert on benefit-related committees. Provide technical assistance and facilitates training to institutional and community staff and external stakeholders regarding the Department’s benefit processes. Explores innovative and technical opportunities to further enhance and advance the Department’s benefit-related efforts. Increases benefit services and Medicaid enrollment for supervisees under probation and parole. Position will be required to travel throughout assigned region to offer support and training to assigned facilities and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of Virginia’s criminal justice system, and familiarity with corrections (facilities and community corrections). Experience with the Medicaid enrollment process. Experience developing and facilitating training. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide variety of agencies and levels of management. Ability to work independently, multi-task, and maintain effective working relationships. Experience developing and facilitating training. Able to travel throughout Commonwealth as necessary.

Additional Considerations

Advanced knowledge specific to Corrections and Medicaid. Experience working with VaCoris and the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS)

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-641-9840

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.