Economic Service Worker
About the Role
Perform at the full performance level in processing applications, ascertaining eligibility for, and overseeing a caseload for a variety of economic assistance programs including, but not limited to SNAP, various Medicaid programs, Emergency Assistance/LIEAP, and School Clothing Vouchers. Schedule telephone and face-to-face interviews, conduct personal interviews with clients regarding their personal, financial, and social information, and determine eligibility for services. Maintain an up-to-date client caseload and refer clients to various supportive services and agencies when needed. May obtain repayment from clients who have been issued benefits erroneously. Performs related work as required.
Requirements
Training
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Substitution
- Any combination of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience providing direct client services such as interviewing clients, customers, or the public, and evaluating the data against established standards and guidelines may substitute for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
- Full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience performing customer service, telemarketing, retail, or clerical work may substitute for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
- Successful completion of college coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required training on a year-for-year basis. Every thirty (30) credit hours of education will equal one (1) year of training.
- Experience in Economic Services work requiring program eligibility decisions may substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience equaling two (2) years of training.
Special Requirement
A valid driver's license may be required.