Family Support Specialist I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Edmonton (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department for Community Based Services in Edmonton, KY seeks a Family Support Specialist I. This full‑time role uses formal training to determine eligibility for public assistance programs and to help vulnerable families access needed services.

Candidates must have two years of college (54 semester hours). The position involves interviews, documentation, deadlines, referrals, and maintaining case records; telecommuting may be authorized.

Qualifications

• Must complete two years (54 semester hours) from a college or university.
• Substitution rules allow using education for experience and vice versa.

Responsibilities

• Interviews clients for Basic Public Assistance programs.
• Gathers, completes and reviews required documentation.
• Participates in formal and on‑the‑job training and observes staff.
• Tracks processing deadlines for timely case activity and hearings.
• Learns to identify resources and referrals and maintains case records.
• Enters case information into the computer and uses terminals.

Skills

Public interaction

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

54 semester hours college

Job description

Advertisement Closes 11/5/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605707

Family Support Specialist I

Pay Grade: 12

$48,211.92 - $54,639.12 Annually

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

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

100 Thompson Street

Edmonton, KY 42129 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is a multi-faceted agency that provides services and program to enhance the self-sufficiency of families; improve safety and permanency for children and vulnerable 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 vulnerable population. The Family Support Specialist will utilize the formal training provided to make eligibility determination for various public assistance programs. The employee is expected to perform at the highest quality to ensure services to the vulnerable citizens. This is a demanding position that requires maturity and self-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 statutory definition of front-line staff. Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:009 or KRS 194A.062 and 900 KAR 1:050, applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shall submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal 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.

Skills and expectations include but are not limited to the following:

• 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.

If you are interested in a challenging, yet rewarding, opportunity to make a positive difference in your community, we would love to review your application for a Family Support Specialist with DCBS.

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 offer and 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

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

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