Economic Service Worker Trainee

WV Department of Human Services; West Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

WV Department of Human Services is seeking candidates for a training role in processing benefit applications. Under close supervision, you will learn to determine eligibility and manage a caseload for programs including SNAP, Medicaid, Emergency Assistance, LIEAP, and School Clothing Vouchers.

You will learn to use department software, follow complex eligibility policy, conduct client interviews, analyze financial and social information, and potentially pursue repayment of erroneous benefits in

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

Responsibilities

• Process benefit applications and determine initial eligibility for economic assistance programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, Emergency Assistance/LIEAP, and School Clothing Vouchers.
• Learn to use department software to administer to a caseload while adhering to complex eligibility policies.
• Perform related work as required and participate in interviews with clients.

Skills

Direct client services

Interviewing clients

Policy adherence

Education

High school diploma

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 obtain repayment for economic assistance issued erroneously. Perform related work as required.

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 obtain 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