Program Aide
Job in
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, USA
Listed on 2026-06-12
Listing for:
City of Chesapeake
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-12
Job specializations:
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Administrative/Clerical
Clerical, Government Administration, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Join our team as a Benefits Program Aide I and make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals and families applying for financial, medical, and nutritional assistance through government programs.
About the Role:
The Benefits Program Aide performs a variety of clerical and support tasks to help determine and re-determine eligibility for public assistance. This position plays a vital part in the client intake process, record keeping, and day-to-day support services-all under general supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist applicants with completing required forms and gathering documentation.
- Screen applications, verify information, and prepare eligible cases for transfer.
- Update client records, monitor payments, and track contract details.
- Respond to phone inquiries related to public assistance and services.
- Manage case files: purge, log, transfer, and close as needed.
- Coordinate daycare paperwork and housing support communication.
- Print green cards, prepare food baskets, and handle appeal processes.
- Perform routine clerical duties including data entry, filing, mail processing, and faxing.
- Participate in team meetings and training sessions.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
- Comfort working independently within established guidelines
- Prior clerical or administrative experience is a plus
This is more than just a desk job-it's a chance to be a part of a mission-driven team that helps improve lives across our community. If you're motivated to serve others and thrive in a fast-paced support role, we want to hear from you. APPLY NOW !
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 high school diploma or GED / HSE .
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience in customer service or general clerical work involving contact with the public.
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
- Experience with a high-volume face-to-face customer service
- Computer experience with the ability to utilize various software, create spreadsheets and word processor
- Customer service experience working with multi-cultural and various social-economical sociality background
- Comprehension and execution of complex policies, procedures and work rules
- Able to manage workload independently and meet performance standards
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