Title Description – Self-Sufficiency Manager represents the management level that engages in managing employees who determine eligibility for government assistance programs and employment services. Employees plan, organize and manage the work of all benefit and employment programs and supervise Benefit Programs and Self-Sufficiency Supervisors.
General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) –
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge- Comprehensive knowledge of: current social, economic, health and governmental conditions and problems; human behavior and the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups; management principles and methods of administration, including planning, organizing, leading and personnel and fiscal management; public assistance programs, policies and regulations; and the literature in the field of self-sufficiency. Considerable knowledge of automated systems and standard office software to include the state Department of Social Services human services systems.
Skills- Skill in operating a personal computer and the associated office and agency software.
Abilities- Demonstrated ability to: plan, organize and direct the work of others; establish effective working relationships with staff, other agencies and the community; collect and analyze data and use it in short-and long-range planning; coordinate and deploy people, programs and resources; conduct workshops and make public presentations; and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Education and Experience- Bachelor’s degree in the human services, management or related field and experience in eligibility work and employment service, including in a supervisory/managerial capacity OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current or Prior Experience in Benefits and/or Self-Sufficiency Programs.
Current or Prior Experience in Supervision of Benefits and/or Self-Sufficiency Programs.
Special Requirements:
Applicants may be subject to 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.
Employee must be willing to work in community emergency shelter in the event of a disaster or emergency.
Must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, e-mailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted.
Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application.
Applications must include complete work history, including period(s) of unemployment if applicable.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
