Family Services Specialist I-ii - Berlin, United States - The State of New Hampshire

The State of New Hampshire

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Berlin, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health & Human Services

Bureau of Family Assistance

Berlin District Office

Family Services Specialist I-II

Multiple positions Available.

Family Services Specialist I - $19.57-$25.89 USD

Family Services Specialist II- $22.06-$29.43 USD

See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Bureau of Family Assistance has a Full Time vacancy for Family Services Specialist Trainee-II

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced in the posting See Per 405.1.

18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree

36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree

54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree

SCOPE OF WORK:
Provide professional, whole-person needs assessment, information, and referral services. Determines, certifies, and recommends for supervisory approval, eligibility for programs of assistance. To act as a liaison between clients and partner agencies, and to assist recipients in progress toward self-sufficiency.

This position is assigned to the Bureau of Family Assistance and may be assigned to a District Office, client service center, and/or other work location as business requires.

As the levels moved from Trainee to II, the complexity of the casework becomes more challenging. However, the scope of work remains the same.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Trainee

Trainee

I-II-In addition to the Trainee duties above; as assigned, reviews and verifies the 5-year asset history to identify improper asset transfers and determines penalty period when appropriate.

Reviews monthly reports to identify client financial accounts and income not previously reported

Trainee-II- Communicates professionally and effectively with a diverse client population, in person, on the phone, or online to assess whole-person needs, provide eligibility services, answer questions, provide program and service information, explain program criteria, and complete referrals.

I-. Includes testifying at Administrative Appeal Hearings and court proceedings.

II-In addition to the duties above, Level II, Includes communications with financial institutions and follow-up contacts with clients to clarify or request additional financial information.

Includes testifying at Administrative Appeal Hearings and court proceedings.

Trainee-I Assesses whole-person service needs and refers clients to other social service, employment, education, health, or vocational rehabilitation agencies, inside and outside DHHS, to ensure needs are meet.

II.

In addition to the duties above, includes assisting clients with emergencies and makes necessary referrals for assistance in areas such as homelessness, loss of utilities, domestic violence, and lack of childcare, including follow-up response as required.

I- Assists Family Services Specialist Trainees with workload assignments, including locating resources, interpretation on policy, and answering client questions.

Trainee-I- Assists clients with emergencies and makes necessary referrals for assistance in areas such as homelessness, loss of utilities, domestic violence, and lack of childcare, including follow-up response as required.

II- Assists management in training staff in policy, procedures, technical systems, and/or interviewing skills. Assists Family Services Specialist staff with workload assignments, including locating resources, interpretation of policy, and answering client questions.

Assigns and oversees completion of work for Family Services Specialist Trainee and I staff, including conducting case reviews to determine completeness and accuracy of the work of FSS staff.

Trainee-II- Applies complex and changing federal and state policy to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely processing of eligibility determinations.

Trainee-II- Documents case files and updates automated eligibility system to ensure timeliness and accuracy of eligibility and referral information.

Determines if alleged fraud or over issuance of benefits is present and makes referrals for investigation to the Office of Special Investigations.

Trainee-II- Maintains current working knowledge of: specialized interviewing and communication techniques; social, economic and health conditions contributing to client barriers and/or impacting their ability to move toward self-sufficiency; local economy, social service network, and community resources; New HEIGHTS and automated systems used in the eligibility process; and all programs of assistance and associated policy to provide effective client service and meet all agency standards.

II- Participates in agency projects and initiatives to ensure whole-person and client-centered service. Makes assessments, consults with, and provides input and suggestions for operational improvements to management.

II Acts in the capacity of the Distric