ESD Program Manager
About The Position
The ESD Program Manager will join the Food & Nutrition Team and support many different roles within a very fast-paced environment. This specific role will administer the Summer EBT program and supervise Summer EBT temps. The Food & Nutrition team is responsible for administering the 3SVT program (SNAP) and many other sub-programs. Collaboration with the USDA's Food & Nutrition Administration, community partners and advocates of VT, and many other state liaisons will be a part of the day-to-day work. A high degree of independence and teamwork is required, managing many different priorities at once and shifting focus depending on business needs.
Requirements
- Three (3) years as a Benefits Program Specialist, Reach Up Case Manager or other similar related job experience in ESD OR Four (4) years of human services case management experience.
- Private means of transportation must be available for necessary travel.
- Attendance at a variety of meetings is required, involving state, federal, private agencies or interest and advocacy groups, sometimes during weekends and evening hours.
- Tact and perseverance are necessary incumbent skills.
- Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
- Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.
Responsibilities
- Administer the Summer EBT program
- Supervise Summer EBT temps
- Collaborate with the USDA's Food & Nutrition Administration, community partners and advocates of VT, and many other state liaisons
- Manage many different priorities at once
- Shift focus depending on business needs
Benefits
- 80% State paid medical premium
- Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- State defined benefit pension plan
- Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare reimbursement accounts
- Flexible spending childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
