Financial Resources Specialist

MaineGuide; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid Holidays

3+ weeks vacation leave

Health Insurance Coverage

Dental Insurance Coverage

Public Retirement Plan

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental leave

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Augusta, Maine is seeking a Financial Resources Specialist to help families access childcare subsidies and enable work or schooling. You will gather information, determine eligibility, and ensure data is entered into automated systems in a timely manner.

You will initiate and monitor payments to providers and communicate rules to families and providers to explain unit, state and federal policies.

Qualifications

• Four-year combination of education, training, and/or progressively responsible administrative experience.
• Experience interviewing and gathering data for eligibility determinations.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with standard desktop software (email, word processing, spreadsheets).

Responsibilities

• Help families access childcare subsidies to enable work or schooling.
• Obtain and evaluate information to determine eligibility for subsidies.
• Enter data into automated client information systems accurately.
• Initiate and monitor subsidy payments to providers.
• Communicate with families and providers to explain rules and policies.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Analytical skills

MS Office

Job description

Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)

Opening Date:September 24, 2026

Closing Date:October 7, 2026

Job Class Code:0077

Grade:18 (Professional & Technical Svcs)

Salary:$19.88 – $27.67 per hour

Position Number:02000-3445

Location: Augusta

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Core Responsibilities:

As a Financial Resources Specialist, you will help families improve their lives by providing them access to subsidies for childcare, enabling parents or guardians to be able to work or attend school. You will obtain and evaluate information from families in order to complete determinations and re-determinations of eligibility for childcare subsidies. You will ensure this information is entered into automated client information systems in an accurate and timely manner. You will initiate and monitor payments to providers. You will communicate directly with families and providers in order to obtain information and explain unit, state and federal rules, regulations and policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify, you must have a four (4) year combination of education, training, and/or progressively responsible experience performing administrative and/or complex clerical tasks including experience which demonstrates interviewing and data gathering skills as needed to form the basis for judgments in eligibility determinations.

The backgrounds of well-qualified candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:

• 1. Effective communication and customer service skills.
• 2. Proven ability to prioritize multiple and competing tasks to meet work deadlines.
• 3. Ability to analyze family information and make eligibility determinations in accordance with established standards.
• 4. Skilled in the use of standardized desktop technology and products (e-mail, word processing applications, spreadsheets, etc.).

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Agency information:

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The Office of Child & Family Services (OCFS), within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is responsible for ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families throughout Maine. The Office of Child and Family Services manages the Child Care Development Block Grant which provides Child Care Subsidy to eligible families. The Unit also evaluates and manages quality initiatives designed to improve the quality of childcare programs for all children.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact Diane Perry, Child Care Affordability Manager, at [phone] or by email at [e-mail]

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated foranything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.