Benefits Program Supervisor I

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Benefits Program Supervisor I Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department HUMAN SVCS Division HS-SS ELIGIBILITY SVCS Requisition Number 2026250 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8am-5pm

• Schedule may vary depending on operational needs.

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-terms department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement N - Never Pay Grade GE14 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary

$63,185/ annually

Salary based on qualifications and experience

Job Description

Join our team as a Benefits Program Supervisor I with Chesapeake Social Services! Make a meaningful impact in your community by assisting individuals and families in accessing essential benefits and resources. The position is responsible for staff supervision and support, training, policy and procedure compliance, thorough familiarity with program(s) of responsibility, case management, customer service, fraud cases, and reporting. The position works within broad policy and organizational guidelines; independently plans and implements projects; reports progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Supervises staff, including interviewing for vacancies, assigning responsibilities, reviewing work, preparing and delivering periodic job evaluations, counseling, and recommending disciplinary action.
• Trains staff in the application of existing and new policies, procedures, and guidelines for area of responsibility.
• Provides clarification and guidance in difficult and complicated cases involving policy application; assists with determination of cases as required.
• Reviews cases to ensure accuracy and completeness of files, accuracy of payment, and compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines, regulations, and laws.
• Interacts with customers to provide information, resolve complaints, or assist with resolution of difficult cases.
• Participates in policy development and revision by evaluating program effectiveness and recommending changes to supervisor.
• Serves as liaison between clients, workers, administration, and other government and private agencies.
• Maintains record system for assigned area; processes daily paperwork including reports, requisitions, and personnel information.
• Gathers and maintains information/data to support periodic and special reports documenting activities for area of responsibility.
• Attends or conducts staff, task force, and other professional meetings to exchange information; attends training classes to make presentations and/or to monitor sessions.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in accounting, sociology, psychology, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three years of related experience and training in eligibility determination for government assistance programs administered by the Virginia Department of Social Services to include supervisory experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires certification in Phase Policy Training for TANF, Medicaid, and Food Stamps.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-terms department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Families and Children Medicaid, Aged Blind and Disabled Medicaid (ABD) and SNAP programs.
• In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires three years of related experience and training in eligibility determination for Va Social Services - Benefits Program
• Three years of experience with VaCMS, Rushmore Monitoring system, monitoring SNAP Apptrack, TANF program and direct customer service experience.
• Requires certification in Phase Policy Training for TANF, Medicaid and SNAP benefits

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 06/04/2026 Job Close Date 06/14/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Sitting Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Walking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Lifting Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Pushing/Pulling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crouching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Twisting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Foot Controls Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Computer, copier, fax, telephone, scanner, adding machine, calculator, printer, car and related equipment.

Protective Equipment Required

N/A

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards S = Seasonally Fire Hazards S = Seasonally Explosives S = Seasonally Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally Other If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust D = Daily Extreme Temperatures D = Daily Noise and Vibration D = Daily Fumes and Odors D = Daily Wetness/Humidity D = Daily Darkness or Poor Lighting D = Daily Primary Work Location Office Environment

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Emergency Situations Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

NO

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • This position requires certification in Phase Policy Training for TANF, Medicaid, and Food Stamps. Do you meet this requirement? Certifications will be verified by Human Resources, if selected.
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation