Economic Service Worker Trainee

State of West Virginia; Philippi (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia is seeking a trainee to learn the processing of benefit applications under supervision. You will determine eligibility for SNAP, Medicaid programs, Emergency Assistance/LIEAP, and School Clothing Vouchers while learning to use department software to manage a caseload.

This entry-level position emphasizes understanding complex policy, conducting client interviews, and analyzing financial and social information.

Qualifications

• Training: High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Experience: Two (2) years of direct client services or related work.
• Substitution: 1 year of education per 30 credit hours may substitute for experience.
• Special Requirement: A valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to process benefit applications and determine eligibility for SNAP, Medicaid, Emergency Assistance/LIEAP, and School Clothing Vouchers.
• Learn to use department software to administer a demanding caseload.
• Comprehend and adhere to complex eligibility policies and issue provisions.
• Learn to conduct client interviews and analyze financial and social information.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nature of Work

Under close supervision, perform in a training role learning the methods of processing benefit applications. Determine eligibility for, and manage, a caseload for economic assistance including, but not limited to SNAP, various Medicaid programs, Emergency Assistance/LIEAP, and School Clothing Vouchers. Learn to adeptly use department software to administer to a demanding caseload. Comprehend and adhere to complex policy regarding eligibility and issuance of benefits. Learn to conduct interviews with clients. Train how to analyze financial and social information. May retain repayment for economic assistance issued erroneously. Perform related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Training: High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Experience: Two (2) years 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 OR two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience performing customer service, telemarketing, retail or clerical work.
• Substitution: Successful completion of coursework at a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at the rate of one (1) year experience for every thirty (30) credit hours of education.
• Special Requirement: A valid driver's license may be required.

Other Information

Probationary period 1 year per SPB 2778-A

State employment offers a variety of benefits.

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