What are the responsibilities and job description for the FAMILY SERVICES SPECIALIST 1 - UNDERFILL position at State of Nevada (NV)?
* Must type a minimum of 35 wpm accurately. A typing certificate issued within the last twelve (12) months must accompany you at your interview and verify your net typing speed of at least 35 wpm in a five minute test. This typing certificate can be attained thru a staffing agency or for free from any Nevada Job Connect office. No online typing test will be accepted *
- Assist clients in competing required applications, declarations, forms, reviewing information for accuracy and consistency, and conferring with others.
- Interview clients, explain conditions, and elicit information.
- Interview clients to assess their vocational potential and available employment options.
- Research, verify, and evaluate information to establish eligibility.
- Perform income computation and other factors impacting the level of benefits.
- Identify existing job skills, work experience, and immediate employment barriers.
- Explain program objectives, requirements, and services and respond to client questions.
- Develop a personal responsibility plan and design an individualized job training plan.
- Coordinate services through community providers and other agency personnel.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Functions and operations of an administrative office; recordkeeping; interviewing practices; social service programs and their purpose; rights to privacy and confidentiality of information.
- Mathematical computations.
- Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
- Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.
- Read and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; learn federal, State, and local resources serving the needs of applicants; maintain confidentiality of client records; receive inquiries and provide information; verify information from a variety of sources; compile information and prepare reports.
- Store, record, and retrieve information; establish and maintain accurate records; interact effectively with individuals from varying social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
Salary : $51,156 - $74,771