Family Support Specialist

Nature of Work

R3SUM27001

Under general supervision, perform work at the full-performance level by determining eligibility for all TANF and economic service programs accurately and efficiently. Assist clients in becoming self-sufficient via department services and community programs. Complete assessments and activity placements. Must process applications and conduct telephone and face-to-face interviews within program requirements. Analyze and interpret aptitude test results to direct the development of employment goals for applicants. Make referrals to appropriate agencies when necessary. Work must adhere to policies outlines by the Office of Family Assistance.  Employee must possess a valid driver’s license and must have access to transportation for required travel. Performs related work as required.

Mandatory overtime.

0511P05178

Summers County

Minimum Qualifications

Training: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

 
Experience: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in interviewing clients, customers or the public and evaluating the data against established standards and guidelines, or in a field of work where experience has been gained in helping troubled individuals and/or families toward normal social development.

Other Information

PG:  11     $34,247 - $58,936

Market Rate: $52,545

Probationary period of 1 yr.

Mail applications to:      Melissa Blake

                                        1400 Virginia Street

                                        Oak Hill, WV 25901

Email applications to both [email protected] and [email protected]

Please include posting number R3SUM27001 on the application.

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

 

 

 

 

Benefits

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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