Economic Service Worker - Wood County

Nature of Work - 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.

Examples of Work

• Interviews client to gain overview of client financial resources and social circumstances pertinent to eligibility for services; performs in-depth interview to establish eligibility for specific programs and benefits, such as the West Virginia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and medical services.
• Determines eligibility for economic assistance using eligibility manuals and guidelines.
• Contacts financial institutions, employers, medical facilities, physicians and neighbors as necessary to substantiate client data.
• Completes appropriate Economic Service forms and codes for computer entry thereby authorizing basic services for client; informs client of types of benefits to be received.
• Updates each assigned client's case file by scheduling periodic office visits with client.
• Takes calls from clients and public and sees "walk-ins" requesting information on Economic Service programs.
• Composes brief social summary of client's circumstances and assesses need for social service intervention; directs client to community resources when needs cannot be met through Economic Services and/or additional assistance is required.
• Explains Economic Service policies, rules and regulations to client in a manner that makes clear the information on application forms and client's obligations and rights as a recipient of benefits.
• Computes amount of benefit client will receive using appropriate monetary guidelines and calculator; computes amount of over-payments and arranges with client for reimbursement.
• Pursues collection of any payments against individuals and households who received SNAP benefits to which they were not entitled.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Economic Service programs and policies, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques and methods for obtaining and communicating information.
• Ability to read and comprehend federal and state Economic Service policies and guidelines.
• Ability to interact effectively with people from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to record pertinent facts and maintain records. Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Ability to plan and organize work independently and efficiently.
• Ability to work under time constraints in processing Economic Service applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Economic Service Worker Trainee - No degree is needed for the trainee position, but you must have 2 years of paid experience providing direct client services.

Economic Service Worker - You must have a bachelor's degree or higher to be considered for this position.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25,073.00 - $56,428.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• related: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Parkersburg, WV: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person