Family Services Specialist I/II

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services; Pauls Valley (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services in Pauls Valley, OK is seeking a Family Services Specialist I/II to provide world‑class customer service in administering eligibility for AFS programs (SNAP, CHILD CARE, MEDICAL).

Level I requires 2 years in admin support or equivalent; Level II requires a bachelor’s degree or an associate’s degree plus two years, or two years as a Family Services Specialist. Occasional travel; telework possible with in‑office training first 120 days.

Qualifications

• Level I requires two years in administrative support, recordkeeping, customer service, or client service in relevant settings.
• Level II requires a bachelor's degree; or an associate’s degree with two years’ experience; or two years as Family Services Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service eligibility in interviews and processing for AFS programs (SNAP, CHILD CARE, MEDICAL).
• Interpret and apply policy and procedures, document casework, and perform complex tasks.
• First contact resolution via virtual eligibility center or phone.

Skills

Customer service

Interviewing

Case documentation

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree + 2 years experience

Two years as Family Services Specialist

Job description

Family Services Specialist I/II

This position is located in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Annual Salary:

• Level I H14A: $37,440.00+ Full State Employee Benefits
• Level IIH14B: $40,248.00+ Full State Employee Benefits

Travel is occasional. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.

In-person training will be provided.
Must attend mandatory in-office training, including JumpSTARt Training located at a regional training facility. (Travel and lodging paid).
This position is designed for telework/work from home; however, the employee will be training in an office setting (in person) for the first 120 days and will be evaluated on performance before working from home full-time. All telework positions are subject to Agency Director approval.

Minimum Qualifications:

Level I:

• Education and Experience requirements consist of two (2) years of experience performing administrative support, recordkeeping, customer service, or client service functions in a call center, business, healthcare, public sector, or social services environment;
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting thirty semester hours of college for each year of the required experience.

Level II:

• Education and Experience requirements consist of a bachelor’s degree;
• or an associate’s degree plus two (2) years of experience performing administrative support, recordkeeping, customer service, or client service functions in a call center, business, healthcare, public sector, or social services environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one (1) year of experience in professional business, public sector, or social work environment for each year of the bachelor’s degree;
• or two (2) years of experience as a Family Services Specialist.

Job Responsibilities:

• This position is for a customer service eligibility specialist who will provide world‑class service to clients of Adult and Family Services. The ideal candidate would demonstrate customer service, flexibility, and organizational skills while working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, processing electronic applications, and renewals for all AFS programs (SNAP, CHILD CARE, and MEDICAL), while interpreting and applying policyand procedures, providing clear documentation of casework, and independently performing complex tasks.
• The employee will provide first contact resolution for clients who prefer to conduct business through our virtual eligibility center or online platforms.All customer contact is handled primarily via phone, incoming and outgoing calls.

Preference Statement:

Preference may be given to applicants with previous call center experience.

If you have questions, please contact [e-mail]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service

Announcement Number: 26-JD229

83008727/JR65604