Family Services Specialist I/II

Oklahoma Human Services

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Muskogee, Oklahoma

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The specialist will interview clients and process electronic applications for SNAP, child care, and medical programs while interpreting agency policy. They will provide first contact resolution for clients primarily through incoming and outgoing phone calls.

Qualifications

You have experience in clerical office work in a business, public sector, or social work environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A bachelor's degree is required for Level II, with options for an associate's degree plus experience or additional professional experience.

Must Have Skills for ATS

SNAP

CHILD CARE

MEDICAL

Job Description

Family Services Specialist I/II

This position is located in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Annual Salary:

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 applicants with previous call center experience.

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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.  All customer contact is handled primarily via phone incoming and outgoing calls.

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If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service

Announcement Number: 26-GH100

83003947/JR53730

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