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Iowa County

Economic Support Specialist

Pay: $53,061/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Dodgeville, WI

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

An Eligibility Specialist provides assistance and information for people who apply for a government benefits program or health care program. Answers questions, assists with an application process, and reviews applications and relevant background information to determine eligibility. May assist eligible applicants with enrolling in a program.

$50,278 / year median in Wisconsin

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

Iowa County is seeking applications for a full-time (40hrs/wk) Economic Support Specialist in our Social Services Department.

Duties may include:

collecting information for and making eligibility determinations for the various DSS financial assistance programs; providing ongoing case management services; working in a multi-functional call center setting, working with other employment and training agencies and other providers of economic support to individuals and families. Starting pay is $23.56/hr. and a generous, comprehensive benefit package is provided.

Applicant requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required, Associates Degree or Technical Degree in Business, Human Services, Social Services or closely related field is required or have successfully completed the State mandatory training for an Economic Support Specialist and demonstrated proficiency with personal computers in a professional work setting. Employment application and job description which provides a more detailed list of qualifications and duties is available at the Iowa County website at https://www.iowacountywi.gov or available at the Iowa County Employee Relations Department; 222 N. Iowa St.; Dodgeville, WI 53533 or call (608) 935-0374. First review of applications is scheduled for Friday, July 10. Application will be accepted until position is filled.

EOE Pay:

$23.56 - $27.46 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Dodgeville, WI 53533