Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Liaison/Policy Writer

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

11d•$99,372 - $146,676•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Family and Community Resources is seeking to hire a position to serve as a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Liaison/Policy Writer. This position conducts ongoing and in-depth reviews and analysis of proposed or current Federal statutes and Federal regulations and to assess program modifications required for implementation of the statute or regulation in administering the SNAP Program. This position assists in development of enhancements to the eligibility system to implement agency initiatives and program changes as a result of legislation, clarification and to correct eligibility system issues. The position also includes promoting a good working relationship with the Federal Food and Nutrition Services and responds promptly to requests for information.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college.
Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of health or human services.
Requires three (3) years of experience writing agency policy and procedures related to public assistance services such as Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of professional experience writing policy and procedures related to public assistance services such as Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).
Two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Federal regulations and Illinois laws, rules, and regulations with special emphasis on assistance programs such as Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).
Two (2) years of professional experience creating and/or preparing written manual material translating complicated management decisions into procedures.
Two (2) years of professional experience developing technology projects and automated system enhancements to implement initiatives and program changes as a result of legislation, clarification and to correct problems.
Two (2) years of experience in public speaking to small audiences.

Responsibilities

Serves as a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Liaison/Policy Writer.
Creates and/or prepares written manual material translating complicated management decisions into Agency procedures.
Assists in development of technology projects and automated system enhancements to implement agency initiatives and program changes as a result of legislation, clarification and to correct problems.
Assists and monitors data for SNAP recipients who are considered Able Bodied Adults without Dependents.
As requested by agency management, attends meetings and conferences to discuss and provide insight and advice regarding consequences of proposed changes to program and policies.
Promotes a good working relationship with the Federal Food and Nutrition Services and responds promptly to requests for information.
Prepares mandated SNAP Federal reporting.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)