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Economic Service Worker-Human Services-BFA-Region 1-Ohio Co.

State of West Virginia

HUMAN SERVICES - BFA - Region 1 - Ohio/Brooke/Hancock

Fresh

Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$35,702 - $61,628

per year

Closes

February 5, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping people apply for and qualify for government aid programs like food assistance, health coverage, and emergency help by interviewing them over the phone or in person, reviewing their financial details, and managing a group of cases.

It's a good fit for someone who is organized, good at talking to people from all walks of life, and comfortable with paperwork and following rules to make fair decisions.

No prior experience is strictly needed if you have a bachelor's degree or related work history.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or equivalent substitution through experience or education
  • Experience providing direct client services, such as interviewing clients and evaluating data against standards (substitutes year-for-year for training)
  • Customer service, telemarketing, retail, or clerical experience (substitutes year-for-year for training)
  • College coursework: every 30 credit hours equals one year of training
  • Experience in economic services work requiring eligibility decisions (1 year equals 2 years of training)
  • Valid driver's license may be required
  • Ability to maintain an up-to-date client caseload and conduct interviews

Full Job Description


Under general supervision, 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. Competently conduct personal interviews with clients regarding their personal, financial, and social information. 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.

Ohio, Brooke, and Hancock Counties

Alternate Posting: R1OBH26014

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Qualifications

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.

OR
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.

OR
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.

OR
Experience in Economic Services work requiring program eligibility decisions may substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience will equal (2) years of training.
Special Requirement: A valid driver's license may be required.

Additional Information

Probationary period 1 yr.



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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/20/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5198720