Family Empowerment & Employment Specialist

State of West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

State of West Virginia seeks a Family Support Specialist to provide full-performance case management, interview clients, assess eligibility for TANF and related programs, and guide families toward self-sufficiency through tailored employment planning and referrals to supportive services.

The role includes developing Personal Responsibility Contracts, conducting both phone and in-person interviews, and collaborating with community partners to connect clients with opportunities and resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or substitution with equivalent experience.
• Substitution: combination of college training and/or paid experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
• One year of paid experience in interviewing clients and evaluating data per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating and developing Personal Responsibility Contracts and action plans to guide clients toward employment and self-sufficiency goals.
• Conducting thorough telephone and face-to-face interviews to gather, evaluate, and verify social and financial information.
• Determining initial and continuing eligibility for TANF and related programs per guidelines.
• Analyzing aptitude and interest test results to direct vocational planning and employment goal development.
• Developing employability plans and arranging for necessary support services and testing.
• Conducting job development with community employers to establish work experience sites and subsidized employment.
• Providing job search instruction and guidance in job-seeking techniques.
• Referencing client needs to community resources and support agencies.
• Maintaining accurate client case files and progress reports with regular follow-ups.

Skills

Interviewing clients

Eligibility evaluation

Case management

Employment goal planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

State of West Virginia seeks a Family Support Specialist to provide full-performance case management, interview clients, assess eligibility for TANF and related programs, and guide families toward self-sufficiency through tailored employment planning and referrals to supportive services.

The role includes developing Personal Responsibility Contracts, conducting both phone and in-person interviews, and collaborating with community partners to connect clients with opportunities and resources.