Public Benefits Trainer

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

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Introduction

Are you a seasoned Public Benefits Specialist with a strong background in public benefits policy? Do you have experience in Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP), Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and the federal and state mandates associated with these programs and have the ability to train staff on these programs? If so, then consider a profession with the Loudoun County Department of Family Services as a Public Benefits Trainer for the next chapter in your career.

Job Summary

The Loudoun County Department of Family Service's vision is better health, safety, and well-being for all. Our mission is to support individuals and families in the community to live their best lives while advocating for those most vulnerable and respecting their right to self-determination.

The Loudoun County Department of Family Services is currently looking for talented and highly motivated candidate who is looking to work in a diverse, exciting, and fast paced work environment and have a desire to help Loudoun County residents and support public benefits staff by providing comprehensive training to public benefits staff.

This position is responsible for providing training in policy and procedures for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP), Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) programs. Responsibilities include providing on-boarding, support, and training to newly hired Public Benefits staff, reviewing case records to ensure compliance with State timeliness and accuracy, and providing feedback to trainees and their supervisor on their performance and training progress. This position is also responsible for developing and providing refresher trainings to experienced staff. Duties also include taking part in meetings outside the agency on policy, communicating procedures and system changes related to Public Benefits to staff timely, and developing and maintaining training and reference materials.

The ideal candidate should have the following:

• Knowledge of automated systems related to program area and job role.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of families, children, and adult public assistance programs.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and various methodology and modes of training.
• Knowledge of casework theory and practice.
• Knowledge of interviewing processes.
• Skill in conducting interviews to gather pertinent information related to the determination of eligibility for public assistance programs.
• Skill in providing appropriate and effective case management for those applying for or receiving public assistance programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in understandable terms, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with clients, co-workers, staff, other professionals, officials, and the general public.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply policy appropriately in determining eligibility.

This position has telework opportunity after 60 days with successful evaluation of performance. This will be dependent on training needs.

Hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field; two (2) years of professional experience in Public Assistance Programs or directly related experience with minimum one (1) year experience facilitating training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

• This position will be located at our Leesburg office and may be assigned and required to work at an alternate work site(s) to carry out duties that support the needs of the County.
• This position will be required to provide training support at the Leesburg and Sterling offices.
• In addition, you must be available for duty beyond the normal workday (8:30am - 5:00pm), which includes nights, weekends, and holidays, as required to perform functions of the position for the assigned department.
• The successful candidate may be required to perform work that involves crisis situations and is required to make decisions involving people, resources, and property.
• Pass pre-employment background which includes criminal, credit, and DMV checks. Valid driver's license and good driving record (driving records may be reviewed annually for continued qualification).
• Hold or obtain certifications required by the Department.

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Public Benefits policy knowledge and experience processing SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF applications and renewals.