Energy Assistance Worker

About the role

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services.

To learn more about the Department of Social Services, visit https://dss.sd.gov/.

Responsibilities

• determines eligibility for elderly, disabled, and other individuals for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program;
• complies with program regulations to assure appropriate heating services are provided in an effective and timely manner;
• responds to public inquiries regarding Department programs and services.

Requirements

• Knowledge Of The Ideal Candidate Will Have: basic mathematical calculation methods; principles, practices and methods of Low-Income Energy Assistance program (preferred but required); community social service resources; principles and techniques of interviewing.

Qualifications

• Ability To prepare clear and concise documentation, reports and correspondence that reflect relevant facts;
• comprehend and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
• communicate information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing;
• actively listen, elicit needed information and provide concise information;
• utilize computerized data systems;
• independently organize, plan, and prioritize work to meet schedules and deadlines;
• demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy and tact when interacting with others.

Skills

None specified.

Benefits

• $0 premium employee health insurance option;
• eleven paid holidays;
• generous vacation and sick leave accrual;
• dental, vision, and other insurance options;
• retirement benefits.

Pay

• $22.74 hourly

Schedule

• Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

Benefits

• Class A retirement under SDRS.

Additional Requirements

• To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees.

All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits.

You can view our benefits information here https://bhr.sd.gov/workforus.

Contact Information

• South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
• Telephone: 605.773.3148
• Email: careers@state.sd.us

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of South Dakota is an Equal Opportunity Employer.