West Virginia
Charleston or Kanawha County

Economic Service Worker

Onsite$35,702 - $61,628/yrPosted 3 days ago

Job details

Location
Charleston or Kanawha County
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$35,702 - $61,628/yr
Posted
3 days ago
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About this role

Nature of Work

POSTING# R2KN261063

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.

***Alternate posting R2KN261064***

Position #0511P03824

Kanawha County


Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Substitution: Any combination of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience providing direct client services such as interviewing clients, customers or the public, and evaluating the data against established standards and guidelines may substitute for the required training on a year-for-year basis.

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.
 
Special Requirement: A valid driver's license may be required.

Promotional Only: Two (2) years of experience as an Economic Service Worker Trainee may substitute for the required training.

Other Information

PG:  12     $35,702 - $61,628

Market Rate: $54,918

 

Probationary period 1 yr.

Mail applications to Lynette Stewart 4190 Washington St W Charleston WV 25313 or

Email to [email protected]

Please include posting number R2KN261063

Please note: Applications of covered state employees, mailed to DOP or completed via DOP’s on-line method are not forwarded to BFA


 

 

 

 

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. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone(304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov

About West Virginia

West Virginia
Charleston or Kanawha County