Economic Service Worker Trainee - BCF - See Posting Details

State of West Virginia - West Virginia

Employment Type : Full-Time

Nature of Work

Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR)/ Bureau for Children and Families (BCF)/ Region 3 Regional Director/ Hardy/Grant/Pendleton Community Service District, Grant, Hardy and Pendleton counties - Under close supervision, performs in a training capacity learning the process of taking applications, determining eligibility for and managing a caseload for a variety of economic assistance programs. Must learn to conduct personal interviews with clients, evaluating and verifying personal, financial and social information, determining eligibility for services, maintaining a client caseload and referring client to other social service and community service agencies when appropriate. May obtain repayment from clients who hve been issued economic assistance erroneously. Transportation must be available as travel may be required. Performs related work as required.

IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You may attach a resume and other documents; however, you should NEVER enter "See Resume" on the application. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

ATTENTION: Applicant MUST VERIFY POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION (DIPLOMAS, DEGREES, etc.), TRAINING, or LICENSURE EARNED pertaining to this position BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE POSTING, if not previously verified. It may ONLY be in the form of a copy of an OFFICIAL transcript or diploma. If you are claiming Veteran's preference, please submit “MEMBER 4” form and/or your VA Letter. DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE and you will not be considered for this vacancy. Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by FAX to 304-957-0396, or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.


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As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, and/or discovery of disqualifying information may result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: High school diploma or the equivalent.

Experience: Two (2) years 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 ORtwo (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience performing customer service, telemarketing, retail or clerical work.

Substitution: Successful completion of coursework at a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at the rate of one (1) year experience for every thirty (30) credit hours of education.
Special Requirement: A valid driver's license may be required

***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION***

Posted on : 3 years ago