Family Services Specialist: Eligibility & Benefits Analyst

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nevada’s Division of Social Services in Carson City seeks a Family Services Specialist 1 in the Child Care and Development Unit. You will determine eligibility for the Child Care Subsidy program and explain eligibility, gather documents, verify information by contacting landlords, employers, and others, and make determinations according to regulations.

Candidates must type at least 35 wpm with a certificate; have one year of relevant experience and a high school diploma.

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, reviewing information for accuracy and consistency, and conferring with others.
• Interview clients, explain conditions, and elicit information.
• Interview clients to assess their vocational potential and available employment options.
• Research, verify, and evaluate information to establish eligibility.
• Perform income computation and other factors impacting the level of benefits.
• Identify existing job skills, work experience, and immediate employment barriers.
• Explain program objectives, requirements, and services and respond to client questions.
• Develop a personal responsibility plan and design an individualized job training plan.
• Coordinate services through community providers and other agency personnel.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Math computations

Office software use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Nevada’s Division of Social Services in Carson City seeks a Family Services Specialist 1 in the Child Care and Development Unit. You will determine eligibility for the Child Care Subsidy program and explain eligibility, gather documents, verify information by contacting landlords, employers, and others, and make determinations according to regulations.

Candidates must type at least 35 wpm with a certificate; have one year of relevant experience and a high school diploma.