Entry-Level Family Services Specialist: Help Families Thrive

State of Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation

No state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Pay

Job summary

State of Nevada is seeking an entry-level Family Services Specialist 1 in the Las Vegas area, underfilling a Family Services Specialist 2. The role involves interviewing applicants for public assistance, explaining eligibility, and gathering required information to determine applicable programs.

Responsibilities include assisting clients with applications, verifying information from landlords and employers, and computing income to assess benefits, with opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in completing required applications, declarations, forms and reviewing information for accuracy.
• Interview clients, explain conditions, and elicit information.
• Assess vocational potential and available employment options for clients.
• Research, verify, and evaluate information to establish eligibility for benefits.
• Compute income and other factors impacting benefit levels.
• Coordinate services through community providers and agency personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Office software

Education

High school diploma

Job description

State of Nevada is seeking an entry-level Family Services Specialist 1 in the Las Vegas area, underfilling a Family Services Specialist 2. The role involves interviewing applicants for public assistance, explaining eligibility, and gathering required information to determine applicable programs.

Responsibilities include assisting clients with applications, verifying information from landlords and employers, and computing income to assess benefits, with opportunities for career progression