Family Support Specialist I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Brownsville (KY); Remote; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS), seeks a Family Support Specialist I in Brownsville, KY. This executive branch role requires two years of college and focuses on determining eligibility for various public assistance programs, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

The position offers full-time hours, potential telecommuting, and a background check as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Interviews clients for Basic Public Assistance programs.
• Gathers, completes and reviews required documentation.
• Participates in training and observes other staff.

Responsibilities

• Interviews clients for Basic Public Assistance programs.
• Gathers, completes and reviews required documentation.
• Participates in formal and on the job training and observing other staff.
• Tracks processing deadlines for timely case activity and case hearings.
• Learns to identify resources and appropriate referrals.
• Learns to operate computer terminals and personal computers, prepares and maintains case records.
• Enter case information into the computer.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public assistance knowledge

Education

Two years of college (54 semester hours)

Job description

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Family Support Specialist I

Pay Grade

12

Salary

$35,712.48 - $53,568.48 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Community Based Services

Location

1122 South Main Street
Brownsville, KY 42210 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is a multi-faceted agency that provides servicesand program to enhance the self-sufficiency of families; improve safety and permanency for children andvulnerable adults; and engage families and community partners in a collaborative decision-making process.

DCBS seeks a Family Support Specialist who is driven to succeed in helping people and the vulnerablepopulation. The Family Support Specialist will utilize the formal training provided to make eligibilitydetermination for various public assistance programs. The employee is expected to perform at the highestquality to ensure services to the vulnerable citizens. This is a demanding position that requires maturity andself-discipline.

For more information on the Department for Community Based Services, please visit our website at: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/pages/default.aspx

The position you are applying for has access to or use of federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutorydefinition of front-line staff. Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:009 or KRS 194A.062and 900 KAR 1:050, applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shallsubmit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and theFederal Bureau of Investigation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Interviews clients for Basic Public Assistance programs.
• Gathers, completes and reviews required documentation needed.
• Participates in formal and on the job training and observing other staff.
• Track processing deadlines for timely case activity and case hearings.
• Learns to identify resources and appropriate referrals.
• Learns to operate computer terminals and personal computers, prepares and maintains case records.
• Enter case information into the computer.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with the public.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• A willingness to work as part of a team.

CHFS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offerand completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Must complete two years (54 semester hours) from a college or university.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Administrative work, clerical office work, work dealing directly with the public, or experience in reviewing, monitoring, determining eligibility for, and/or administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program, Medical Assistance, Child Care Assistance Program, Child Support, or other public assistance programs will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Performs job duties in an office setting and/or visits clients in homes.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Beth Wilson at [e-mail] or 270-687-7047.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D