Family Support & Employment Pathways Specialist

West Virginia; West Virginia; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

12 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Medical and life insurance

Retirement plans

Résumé du poste

The Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) in West Virginia is seeking a Family Support Specialist to deliver comprehensive case management, employment goal planning, and access to public assistance programs that help families achieve self-sufficiency.

You will conduct client interviews, determine TANF eligibility, and partner with community organizations to connect clients with employment opportunities and essential services. On-the-job training and full benefits support career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with interviewing clients, evaluating data against standards, or helping troubled individuals toward social development.
• Ability to explain policies and guide clients through programs and required steps.

Responsabilités

• Negotiate and develop Personal Responsibility Contracts (PRCs) and action plans to guide clients toward employment and self-sufficiency goals.
• Conduct telephone and in-person interviews to gather, evaluate, and verify social and financial information.
• Determine initial and continuing eligibility for TANF and related economic service programs.
• Analyze aptitude and interest test results to direct vocational planning and employment goal development.
• Develop employability plans and coordinate necessary support services and testing.
• Conduct job development with community employers to establish work experience and subsidized opportunities.
• Provide job search instruction, employment counseling, and guidance in job-seeking techniques.
• Assess client needs and refer to community resources and support agencies.
• Maintain accurate client records and progress reports with regular follow-ups.
• Explain program policies and requirements clearly to clients.

Connaissances

Interviewing clients

Data evaluation

Communication

Case management

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

The Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) in West Virginia is seeking a Family Support Specialist to deliver comprehensive case management, employment goal planning, and access to public assistance programs that help families achieve self-sufficiency.

You will conduct client interviews, determine TANF eligibility, and partner with community organizations to connect clients with employment opportunities and essential services. On-the-job training and full benefits support career growth.