Family Services Specialist I/II - Child Care Services & Eligibility

Family Services Specialist I/II

This position is located in Oklahoma City, 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.

Days worked will be Monday through Friday.

Must attend mandatory in-office training, including JumpSTARt Training located at a regional training facility. (Travel and lodging paid).

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Level I: 

• Education and Experience requirements consist of two (2) years of experience performing administrative support, recordkeeping, customer service, or client service functions in a call center, business, healthcare, public sector, or social services 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 (2) years of experience performing administrative support, recordkeeping, customer service, or client service functions in a call center, business, healthcare, public sector, or social services environment
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one (1) 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.

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.  
• Actively participates in the Transactional audit process, Huddles, and other team meetings/conferences.  
• Must attend mandatory in-office training. 

*Preference may be given to applicants who are bilingual and who have previous call center experience.
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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-JD257

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