BENEFIT PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Summary

Benefit Program Specialist IMontgomery County Department of Social Services, Montgomery County, VAAbout the RoleMontgomery County Department of Social Services is seeking a Benefits Program Specialist I. Duties include determining client eligibility for financial assistance, medical assistance, and food assistance programs.Key ResponsibilitiesApplicant must be able to follow complex policies, procedures, and guidelines, and explain program rights and responsibilities to recipients.Must be able to interview clients; analyze oral and written data, and complete paperwork and electronic forms.Must be able to plan, manage, coordinate, and prioritize multiple activities in a fast-paced work environment.QualificationsA high school diploma/GED is required, with social services experience preferred, and demonstrable computer skills are required.Contract and Working HoursMust be able to work M-F, 8 AM – 4:30 PM, with some evening and weekend hours required.Salary and BenefitsSalary range $38,881-$62,210; dependent on experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits (health, dental and vision, flex spending, life, disability, VRS retirement, 401 & 457 retirement options, onsite clinic, wellness programs, and much more).Application DeadlineMonday, October 19, 2026Equal Opportunity StatementMontgomery County, VA, is committed to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) organization, we are dedicated to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/sexual orientation/gender/identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Benefit Program Specialist IMontgomery County Department of Social Services, Montgomery County, VAAbout the RoleMontgomery County Department of Social Services is seeking a Benefits Program Specialist I. Duties include determining client eligibility for financial assistance, medical assistance, and food assistance programs.Key ResponsibilitiesApplicant must be able to follow complex policies, procedures, and guidelines, and explain program rights and responsibilities to recipients.Must be able to interview clients; analyze oral and written data, and complete paperwork and electronic forms.Must be able to plan, manage, coordinate, and prioritize multiple activities in a fast-paced work environment.QualificationsA high school diploma/GED is required, with social services experience preferred, and demonstrable computer skills are required.Contract and Working HoursMust be able to work M-F, 8 AM – 4:30 PM, with some evening and weekend hours required.Salary and BenefitsSalary range $38,881-$62,210; dependent on experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits (health, dental and vision, flex spending, life, disability, VRS retirement, 401 & 457 retirement options, onsite clinic, wellness programs, and much more).Application DeadlineMonday, October 19, 2026Equal Opportunity StatementMontgomery County, VA, is committed to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) organization, we are dedicated to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/sexual orientation/gender/identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.#J-18808-Ljbffr