What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economic Service Worker Trainee position at State of West Virginia?
Nature of Work
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 clients to other social service and community service agencies when appropriate. May obtain repayment from clients who have been issued economic assistance erroneously. Transportation must be available as travel may be required. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is a trainee level under close supervision. These positions are expected to acquire the work specific knowledge, skills and abilities to function as an Economic Service Worker. As proficiency is acquired, incumbent may be assigned more complex work with diminished oversight and direction
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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 OR two (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
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.
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 clients to other social service and community service agencies when appropriate. May obtain repayment from clients who have been issued economic assistance erroneously. Transportation must be available as travel may be required. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is a trainee level under close supervision. These positions are expected to acquire the work specific knowledge, skills and abilities to function as an Economic Service Worker. As proficiency is acquired, incumbent may be assigned more complex work with diminished oversight and direction
Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.
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 OR two (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
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.