Economic Service Worker
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Apply to Economic Service Worker at West Virginia Department of Human ServicesJob details
- Location
- Kanawha County or Charleston
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $35,702 - $61,628/yr
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Under general supervision, perform at the full performance level in processing applications, ascertaining eligibility for, and overseeing a caseload for a variety of economic assistance programs including, but not limited to SNAP, various Medicaid programs, Emergency Assistance/LIEAP, and School Clothing Vouchers. Schedule telephone and face-to-face interviews. Competently conduct personal interviews with clients regarding their personal, financial, and social information. Determine eligibility for services, maintain an up-to-date client caseload, and refer clients to various supportive services and agencies when needed. May obtain repayment from clients who have been issued benefits erroneously. Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
OR
Full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience performing customer service, telemarketing, retail or clerical work may substitute for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
OR
Successful completion of college coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required training on a year-for-year basis. Every thirty (30) credit hours of education will equal one (1) year of training.
OR
Experience in Economic Services work requiring program eligibility decisions may substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience will equal (2) years of training.
Benefits
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.
Agency Information
EmployerWest VirginiaAddress 1900 Kanawha Blvd. EastBuilding 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone(304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov