Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
We are seeking dedicated individuals to provide comprehensive case management for economic assistance, information, and referral cases. In this role, you will provide essential information and refer families to resources that promote self-sufficiency and ensure safety and protection. You will join a passionate team committed to ensuring that every child in the welfare system has a path to a stable family connection. This is a powerful opportunity to make a lasting impact on a child's life by helping them find the belonging and support they deserve. Our work at DFS is guided by three core values:
- Safe at home
- Giving families opportunities for success
- Supporting the people who support the families We invite you to join the DFS family and support Wyoming families.
Laramie offers great outdoor activities that include mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing and winter sports which includes Snowy Range ski Resort) Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest and Vedauwoo Recreation area. Laramie is know as Wyoming's cycling capital. Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck.
Our total compensation package includes:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays Retirement
- Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future Flexible schedules and work-life balance options Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and
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Total Compensation Calculator:
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Human Resource Contact:
judie.petersen3@wyo.gov or 307-777-3547 ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level. Provides support for economic assistance programs, which may include SNAP and POWER, etc. Determines eligibility for programs to assist individuals and families who meet the various income and asset guidelines within each of the programs. Provides benefits timely and accurate while collaborating with other state and community partners for the public's health and safety. Assists with audits to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. Maintains computer databases and enters information. Conducts client interviews to determine eligibility. Maintains cases once approved. Maintains public relations with community referral agencies and others. Recognizes and provides intervention services for people in crisis. Trains new employees. Assists with hearings through written or verbal testimony or exhibits.
PREFERENCES
Preference may be given to applicants who are detail-oriented, multi-task capable, organized, and able to prioritize; good communicators both orally and written, and have customer service experience.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of effective interviewing techniques, including attitudes, behaviors, and value judgments, affects worker-client relationships. Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and manuals. Knowledge of community and governmental resources and programs and how to access them. Knowledge of agency computer systems and their application. Knowledge of general office procedures. Knowledge of state and federal criminal justice processes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Associate's Degree Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Benefits and Eligibility)
OR Education & Experience Substitution:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Benefits and Eligibility)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None NOTES :
FLSA:
Non-Exempt All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant. Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator. Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the
A & I HRD
Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
