Family Support Specialist I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Shelbyville (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Paid sick and vacation leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services, seeks a Family Support Specialist I in Shelbyville, KY. The role involves interviewing clients for Basic Public Assistance, reviewing documentation, and determining eligibility for public assistance programs.

Telecommuting may be authorized by the agency. The position requires two years of college (54 semester hours) with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: two years of college or university completed.
• Experience, training, or skills: none required.
• Substitute education for experience: various public assistance programs experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Interviews clients for Basic Public Assistance programs.
• Gathers and reviews required documentation.
• Maintains case records and enters information into the computer.
• Tracks processing deadlines for timely case activity and hearings.
• Learns to identify resources and referrals.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Time management

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Two years (54 semester hours) from college/university

Job description

Position

Family Support Specialist I

Salary

$36,426.00 - $54,639.12 Annually

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency

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

Location

31 Mount Rushmore Court
Shelbyville, KY 40065 USA

Description

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 programs 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

Career growth is encouraged through training and mentoring. Benefits include health and life insurance, flexible work schedules, paid sick and vacation leave, and retirement benefits.

• 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.
• 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.
• Enters case information into the computer

• 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

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.

CHFS also 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

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.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Douglas Hazelwood at [e-mail] or 502-543-0814.

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D