Supervises benefit program specialists who determine eligibility for government assistance programs and a variety of other staff. This position will train, lead, and develop staff and monitor case management services.
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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 system.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor degree in the human services field and human services program experience in a lead or supervisor capacity OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Experience working in an LDSS and with VaCMS.

Working knowledge of the following programs: TANF, SNAP, Child Care Subsidy, and Medicaid.

Special Requirements

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. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.

Must be willing to report for shelter duty during community disasters and/or emergencies. Driving record must meet agency standard.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications for this position must e completed electronically at virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.