DHS Principal Program Specialist (EID Community Assistance)

Arlington County Government • Arlington, VA

2d • $101,109 - $156,728 • Hybrid

About The Position

Arlington County's Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Principal Program Specialist for the Economic Independence Division (EID). This role involves supervising a team of Human Services specialists who provide crisis intervention and intensive short-term assistance to clients, connecting them with community resources and public assistance benefits. The position emphasizes equity and aims to strengthen, protect, and empower vulnerable residents. The specialist will oversee a team working at various community, school, and property sites, collaborating on multidisciplinary teams to coordinate service delivery. Key responsibilities include administering eviction prevention, food distribution, and emergency assistance programs, and partnering with community resources. Arlington County DHS is committed to providing client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner, demonstrating competency, sensitivity, and awareness of diverse client needs.

Requirements

• Thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions.
• Resume is not a substitute for a completed application.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a team of Human Services specialists who provide crisis intervention and intensive short-term assistance to clients.
• Connecting clients with community resources and public assistance benefits.
• Overseeing a team of Human Service specialists who primarily work at various community, school and property sites.
• Collaborating on multidisciplinary teams to coordinate service delivery.
• Administering eviction prevention, food distribution, and emergency assistance programs.
• Partnering with community resources to support residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed