Top 190 Development specialist Jobs in Charlottesville, Va

Benefit Programs Specialist
City of Charlottesville, VA —Charlottesville, VA
- $50,169.60 - $62,961.60 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Market Development and Outreach Specialist - Hybrid
Sentara Health Administration, Inc. —Charlottesville, VA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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Transit Inventory Specialist
City of Charlottesville, VA —Charlottesville, VA
- $27.30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Media Specialist (210 Days) - Trailblazer Elementary School (2026-27 School Year)
Charlottesville City Schools —Charlottesville, VA
- $63,589 - $103,139 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
Reimbursement Specialist
University of Virginia —Charlottesville, VA
- $67,849.60 - $127,890.00 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Police Records Specialist
City of Charlottesville, VA —Charlottesville, VA
- $46,904.00 - $55,307.20 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
11d
Mitigation Specialist - Charlottesville
Indigent Defense Commission —Charlottesville, VA
- $60,210 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
- Loan forgiveness
3d
Child Life Specialist
University of Virginia —Charlottesville, VA
- $34.13 - $36.54 an hour
- Full-time
- Surgery
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
13d
Instructional Coach - Department of Professional Development - 2026-27 School Year Only
Albemarle County Public Schools —Charlottesville, VA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
4d
Employment Specialist - Part-Time
VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment —Charlottesville, VA
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
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COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATE B/ PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST
Region Ten Community Services Board —Charlottesville, VA
- $19.11 - $28.66 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Addiction Medicine
- Writing skills
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4d
Reading Specialist - Albemarle High School - 2026-27 School Year Only
Albemarle County Public Schools —Charlottesville, VA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
13d
Family Services Specialist II
079-Greene Dept Of Social Services —Ruckersville, VA
- $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master of Social Work
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
Reading Specialist (Part-Time) - Lugo-McGinness Academy (2026-27 School Year)
Charlottesville City Schools —Charlottesville, VA
- $30,281 - $49,115 a year
- Part-time
- School experience
- Basic math
- Mid-level
Regional Marketing Specialist #00850
Virginia Department of Agriculture —Charlottesville, VA
- $59,754 - $88,480 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
4d
Youth-Nex Research Professional 2 (Staff Wage)
University of Virginia —Charlottesville, VA
- $26 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Master's degree
1d
Library - FT Digital Media Lab Specialist
City of Charlottesville, VA —Charlottesville, VA
- $20.99 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
5d
In-Home Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
Compass Behavioral Group —Charlottesville, VA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Lavni Inc —Virginia
- From $54.65 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
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Tax Expert - Expert Center (Northeast)
Intuit —Charlottesville, VA
- $27 - $41 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Spanish
- CPA
- English
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
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Benefit Programs Specialist

City of Charlottesville, VA -
Charlottesville, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,169.60 - $62,961.60 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

401(a)
Commuter assistance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Pension plan
Dependent health insurance coverage
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Gym membership
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Customer service
Employee relationship building

Full Job Description

General Summary

The Benefit Programs Specialist performs professional and administrative work involving the determination and redetermination of the eligibility of individuals applying for public assistance under federal, state and local government programs. Work is performed under the general supervision of and reports to a Benefits Program Supervisor or Family Services Supervisor.

The preferred hiring amount is between $24.12 - $30.27 an hour ($50,169.60 - $62,961.60 annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This full-time, non-exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays plus one floating holiday, vacation and sick leave, health insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, gym membership reimbursement, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. This position is also eligible for the following benefits:

Choice of retirement plan:
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Provides a monthly benefit upon retirement, calculated using a defined formula based on earnings history, years of service, and age. The plan includes a 5-year vesting period and requires an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
- Defined Contribution 401a Plan: Employer makes fixed contributions to an individual account, which are invested, and returns are credited to the account. The account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. Vesting occurs at 33% after one year, 67% after two years, and 100% after three years of service. No salary contribution is required.
Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Eligibility to purchase prior service credit under the Defined Benefit Plan

The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, a Portability Agreement is available for eligible employees. For additional details, please refer to the “Benefits” tab within this posting or visit the City’s Employee Benefits webpage.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Conducts interviews with clients to secure and verify data on financial, medical and social. vocational and employment needs and determines eligibility for all applicable financial and/or medical assistance programs (such as SNAP, TANF, Medicaid).
Interprets, applies, and ensures compliance with federal, state and local policies and procedures; accurately and timely evaluates client eligibility for assistance (including emergency situations).
Determines eligibility or ineligibility for assistance; re-determines eligibility for continuing assistance; determines benefit level; generates payments and notices to applicants.
Maintains contact with assigned clients to collect and verify information. Reviews information for accuracy, follows up on inconsistencies from client and/or other resources, and detects possible fraud making referrals to the Benefit Programs Investigator.
Interacts with clients, co-workers, citizens, employers, financial institutions and community and state agencies to gather relevant data, answer questions and provide education on services and programs.
Completes applications to the Social Security Administration for children in foster care or receiving adoption services and updates documentation as needed.
Completes case notes, changes in client/case information, and other data entry within departmental software accurately and timely; creates and maintains accurate documentation, reports, and logs following departmental guidelines.
May visit clients' residence to collect and verify information; evaluates emergency situations.
Performs work with other agencies such but not limited to the Virginia Employment Commission, State Department of Social Services, Community Actions Agencies.
Provides and explains other resources available and refers individuals to employment services and/or other community resources.
May represent the Department at administrative or appeal hearings.
Required to respond upon activation from the City Manager of the Continuity of Operations Plan and/or Emergency Operations Plan. Must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on Department guidelines.
Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
Regular and reliable attendance.

Other Duties

Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills

Education and Experience: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education such as college.

High School diploma or GED AND 1 year of experience working with computer databases or case management databases, including customer service experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

Preferred:

Associate degree or higher in related field.
Experience working in human service/social services, determining eligibility for client services, particularly with benefit programs such as Medicaid, SNAP and/or other public assistance programs in the state of Virginia.
Proficiency in speaking and writing in a second language.

Certifications/Licenses/Other:

Depending on assignment, may require a valid Virginia driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Job Knowledge

Knowledge of laws and programs to determine eligibility or ineligibility for assistance, re-determine eligibility for continuing assistance and determine benefit level.
Knowledge of social and human services guidance, policies and best practices to respond to standard situations.
Knowledge of interviewing/counseling techniques, casework strategies, and the handling of diverse cases.

Reading

Intermediate: Ability to read, investigate, research, analyze, interpret, and follow complex written materials such as regulations, policies, data, and other information pertaining to benefit programs.

Writing

Intermediate: Ability to organize data, maintain accurate records, and write clear and concise reports, appeals, business letters, explanations, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.

Math

Intermediate: Ability to gather, work with, and understand number systems, simple formulas, practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, analytical methods, and measurements.

Communication Skills

Intermediate: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, co-workers, city staff, other agencies, and the public. Provide and receive standard information to others. May include interactions that involve stressful, negative situations requiring significant tact and the ability to diffuse aggressive behavior and reach consensus. Requires recognizing different points of view to ensure understanding and appropriate response. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and understanding.

Independence and Decision-Making

Requires General Direction: Normally performs the job by following general instructions or established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is some discretion when making decisions among a few easily identifiable choices of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Provides information to supervisors to use in decision making.

Technical Skills

Skilled: Comprehensive, practical knowledge of public assistance and other Social Services Programs and approaches, systems and tools to support clients; including federal, state and local financial and/or medical assistance programs (such as SNAP, TANF, Medicaid). Skill in the use of Microsoft Office applications and departmental software.

Fiscal Responsibilities

No budgetary or fiscal responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.

Other Characteristics

Organization and time management skills, sometimes under strict time constraints.
Constant interruptions and requests for service.
Performs multiple tasks simultaneously.
Works effectively with sensitive and confidential issues and information.
Ability to establish relationships with a wide variety of people.
May require dealing with angry, frustrated and/or upset individuals.

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

Physical Demands:

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Must constantly position self to maintain files in file cabinet.
Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware:

Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in an office environment where there may be exposure to computer screen for extended periods of time, monitor glare and dust.
Work may involve threatening and potentially dangerous settings and disturbing circumstances.
The noise level is typically moderate.

A pre-hire background check will be conducted on all candidates who are selected for employment with the Department of Social Services. It will include a criminal record check and a child abuse/neglect registry search. Additionally, a driving record check and education verification may be conducted if applicable.

Please note: The Charlottesville Department of Social Services is unable to hire any applicant, intern, or volunteer if the criminal record check reveals a conviction for, or arrest awaiting final disposition of a barrier crime as set forth in § 63.2-1719 of the Code of Virginia. Please click here for the list of barrier crimes: http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/63.2-1719/

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or [email protected].

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City’s policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City’s policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.

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