Family Services Specialist I/II

About the position Family Services Specialist I/II This position is located in Duncan or Lawton, Oklahoma. Annual Salary: Level I H14A: $37,440.00 + Full State Employee Benefits Level II H14B: $40,248.00 + Full State Employee Benefits Travel is occasional. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance. In-person training will be provided. Minimum Qualifications: Level I: Education and Experience requirements consist of two years of clerical office work in a business, public sector, or social work environment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting thirty semester hours of college for each year of the required experience. Level II: Education and Experience requirements consist of a bachelor’s degree; OR an associate’s degree plus two years of clerical office work in a business, public sector, or social work environment OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of experience in professional business, public sector, or social work environment for each year of the bachelor’s degree. OR two (2) years of experience as a Family Services Specialist. Preference Statement Preference may be given to candidate who is bilingual. _____ Must attend all mandatory training including a two-week training academy held in Norman, OK. (Travel and lodging paid) This position is designed for telework/work from home however, the employee will be training in an office setting (in person) for the first 120 days and evaluated on performance before working from home full time. All telework positions are subject to Agency Director approval. Job Responsibilities This position is for a customer service eligibility specialist who will provide world-class service to clients of Adult and Family Services. The ideal candidate would demonstrate customer service, flexibility, and organizational skills while working in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include interviewing, processing electronic applications and renewals for all AFS programs (SNAP, CHILD CARE, and MEDICAL), while interpreting and applying policy, and procedures, providing clear documentation of casework, and independently performing complex tasks. The employee will provide first contact resolution for clients who prefer to conduct business through our virtual eligibility center or online platforms. Various set work schedules available. All customer contact is handled primarily via phone incoming and outgoing calls. __________ If you have questions, please contact [email protected] OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer. This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service Announcement Number: 26-GH051 83002116/JR56584

Responsibilities

• interviewing
• processing electronic applications and renewals for all AFS programs (SNAP, CHILD CARE, and MEDICAL)
• interpreting and applying policy, and procedures
• providing clear documentation of casework
• independently performing complex tasks
• provide first contact resolution for clients who prefer to conduct business through our virtual eligibility center or online platforms

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.
• Level I: Education and Experience requirements consist of two years of clerical office work in a business, public sector, or social work environment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting thirty semester hours of college for each year of the required experience.
• Level II: Education and Experience requirements consist of a bachelor’s degree; OR an associate’s degree plus two years of clerical office work in a business, public sector, or social work environment OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of experience in professional business, public sector, or social work environment for each year of the bachelor’s degree. OR two (2) years of experience as a Family Services Specialist.
• Must attend all mandatory training including a two-week training academy held in Norman, OK.

Nice-to-haves

• Preference may be given to candidate who is bilingual.

Benefits

• Full State Employee Benefits
• Travel and lodging paid

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