Family Support Specialist - Human Services - BFA - Kanawha Co.
State of West Virginia
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Family Support Specialist - Human Services - BFA - Kanawha Co.
State of West Virginia
HUMAN SERVICES - BFA - Region 2 - Kanawha
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$34,247 - $58,936
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping families in West Virginia determine if they qualify for financial assistance programs like TANF, guiding them toward self-sufficiency through assessments and referrals to community services.
You'll conduct interviews, analyze test results to set employment goals, and ensure everything follows state guidelines.
It's a great fit for someone with a background in social work or counseling who enjoys direct client interaction and problem-solving to support people in need.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience in interviewing or helping troubled individuals/families
- One year of paid experience in interviewing clients/public and evaluating data against standards, or assisting troubled individuals/families toward social development
- Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation for required travel
- Ability to accurately determine eligibility for TANF and economic service programs
- Skills in conducting telephone and face-to-face interviews within program requirements
- Proficiency in analyzing aptitude test results and developing employment goals
- Knowledge of making referrals to appropriate agencies and adhering to Office of Family Assistance policies
Full Job Description
Under general supervision, perform work at the full-performance level by determining eligibility for all TANF and economic service programs accurately and efficiently. Assist clients in becoming self-sufficient via department services and community programs. Complete assessments and activity placements. Must process applications and conduct telephone and face-to-face interviews within program requirements. Analyze and interpret aptitude test results to direct the development of employment goals for applicants. Make referrals to appropriate agencies when necessary. Work must adhere to policies outlines by the Office of Family Assistance. Employee must possess a valid driver’s license and must have access to transportation for required travel. Performs related work as required.Kanawha County
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Qualifications
Training: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.Substitution: Any combination of college training and/or full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in interviewing clients, customers or the public and evaluating the data against established standards and guidelines, or in a field of work where experience has been gained in helping troubled individuals and/or families toward normal social development may substitute for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in interviewing clients, customers or the public and evaluating the data against established standards and guidelines, or in a field of work where experience has been gained in helping troubled individuals and/or families toward normal social development.
Additional Information
Probationary period of 1 yr.
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