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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPERS

MAX JOB BOARD: Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services, Seeks Economic Support Specialists

March 13, 2021

From the Georgia Department of Human Services:

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) provides a wide range of human services designed to promote self-sufficiency, safety, and well-being for all Georgians.  The department is one of the largest agencies in state government with an annual budget of $1.8 billion and nearly 9,000 employees. DHS is comprised of three Divisions:  The Division of Aging Services, the Division of Child Support Services, and the Division of Family and Children Services.

 The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), a division of the Georgia Department of Human Services, investigates reports of child abuse; finds foster and adoptive homes for abused and neglected children; issues Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to low-income families; helps out-of-work parents get back on their feet; and provides numerous support services and innovative programs to help families in need.

DFCS / Office of Family Independence (OFI) is seeking candidates to fill several positions as an Economic Support Specialist 1 inclusive of various roles within OFI.

These positions will report to the Economic Support Specialist Supervisor and are in various locations throughout Georgia and may require travel.  The salary is $27,000.00 (non-negotiable).

You may be assigned to one of the following units:

  • Economic Support Specialist 1 –  Process SNAP (Food Stamps) or Family Medicaid Cases
  • Economic Support Specialist 1 – Cash Match Unit: Process SNAP (Food Stamps), Family Medicaid or Medicaid for the Aged, Blind and Disabled (ABD)
  • Economic Support Specialist 1 – Right from the Start Medicaid (RSM) Unit:  Process Family Medicaid Cases

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under direct supervision, the selected candidate will work with customers to process applications and renewals to determine eligibility for DFCS programs.

  • Determines eligibility for Family Medicaid or Food Stamps.
  • Processes applications and/or reviews and interim changes using appropriate criteria and policies consistently and according to established guidelines.
  • Records and evaluates personal and financial data obtained from individuals. 
  • Keys in a high volume of data using standard office hardware and software.
  • Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.
  • A minimum training score of 80% is required.

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