Economic Support Specialist

This is a case management position with responsibilities of a confidential nature in the Department of Health and Human Services under the supervision of the DHHS Director. Employees work independently with minimal supervision in establishing eligibility for income maintenance programs, by following policies, rules, regulations and laws at a State and Federal level to provide accurate and up-to-date information to clients.

First review of applications will be June 20, 2026.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interviews applicants either meeting face-to-face, phone, mailed in, and/or online applications to establish eligibility for income maintenance program
• Reviews and processes renewals, changes, and six-month reviews within a timely manner to determine ongoing eligibility as required and as changes occur. This requires an in-depth review of various non-financial information such as household size and relationships and immigration status. This also requires in-depth review, analysis, and budgeting of multitudes of income sources and verifications.
• Make appropriate referrals to other relevant resources/programs such as WHEAP, housing assistance, WIC, etc., for eight counties.
• Enters into computer all applications, changes, reviews, and case notes regarding programs and eligibility requirements. Requests verification as policy dictates and reviews cases as mandated
• Process and assess complex documents including various types of paystubs, assessing various pay types and rates budgeting the income accurately.
• Process and audit/reconcile complex documents such as federal taxes and relevant tax documents to budget self-employment income, including 1040, SCH 1, SCH D, 4797, S corporation and Partnership business taxes (1065, 1120S, and K1), assessing deductions and budgeting accurately.
• Processes and assesses complex medical bills and expenses, applying them to the deductibles.
• Maintains and updates all files
• Represents the county and provides information in court proceedings (including fair hearings, court appearances, processing disability applications, and fraud investigations)
• Generates benefits utilizing state computer software (CARES/CWW), federal and state regulations, mathematical computations, and collateral contact verification
• Works effectively and professionally with clients, the general public, vendors, co-workers, employers, attorneys, law enforcement, etc. This may mean travelling off premises
• Attends state-mandated and county training sessions, conferences, and meetings
• Responds to income, assets, and identification cross matches in a timely manner. Verifies by telephone or letter to clarify or question cross match information when needed
• Performs elderly/disabled related Medicaid functions: calculates patient liability, verifies improper transfers of assets, authorizes payment of guardianship-related fees, submits appropriate paperwork to State Recovery Program, determines eligibility for waiver services and cost share amounts in cooperation with case managers in ADRC unit, and refers appropriate cases for fraud investigations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent; post-secondary coursework in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or Communications preferred
• Experience in income maintenance programs preferred

• Economic Support New Worker Training and CARES/CWW Training Certification within six (6) months of hire
• Possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin Driver’s license and have access to transportation suitable to complete necessary work out of the office

Knowledge

• Knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment, including, but not limited to, computers, copies, fax machines, and multi-line phone systems.
• Typing skills
• Ability to keep accurate and complete records
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read and interpret documents and laws in the English language
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas in spoken and written format so individuals may effectively understand and convey communications
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percentages
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Inductive and deductive reasoning – ability to combine separate pieces of information or specific answers to problems to form general rules or conclusions; includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together and deciding if an answer makes sense

BENEFIT SUMMARY:

Health Insurance Employee Contribution 2026:
Non Union Employees:
Premium Employee Share - 11%
Family - $2,477.85/month $ 136.28/pay period
Single - $1,086.78/month $ 59.78/pay period

SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES UNION:
Premium Employee Share - 12%
Family - $2,477.85/month $ 148.67/pay period
Single - $ 1,086.78/month $ 65.21/pay period

Vision - VSP 2026
Family - $11.22/ pay period
Employee 1 - $6.82/ pay period
Employee & Child - $ 6.96/ pay period
Single Plan - $ 3.83/ pay period

Dental Insurance 2026: Employee Share – 50%
Premium Employee Share
Family Plan - $84.98/month $21.25 / pay period
Single Plan - $29.82/month $7.10 / pay period

Life Insurance: County paid for employee equal to yearly salary. Additional coverage and coverage for spouse and dependents are available at additional cost.

Deferred Compensation Plans: Two plans are available.

Voluntary Accident/Cancer/Critical Illness Insurance: Employer will contribute $10 per month towards the plan.

ID Protection

State Retirement: Employer match 50%

PTO: General Employees: 22 days during years 1 & 2 to a maximum of 37 days
Managers: 27 days per year during 1st – 6th years of service; to a maximum of 37 days
Jail/Dispatch: 24 days during years 1-5 to a maximum of 37 days

Holidays: Non-Law Enforcement: 9 specific and 1 floating
Law Enforcement: 10 personal days in lieu of holidays

This benefit summary is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an implied contract of employment.