Description  Benefits  Supplemental Questions

Requires: College degree or equivalent training/experience. Written test required. Takes applications, determines eligibility for and manages a caseload for a variety of economic assistance programs. Conducts personal interviews with clients, evaluates and verifies personal, financial and social information, determines eligibility for services, maintains a client caseload, and refers clients to other social service and community service agencies when appropriate. May obtain repayment from clients who have been issued economic assistance erroneously. Transportation must be available as travel is required. Must possess a valid driver's license. How to Apply: APPLY ONLINE. This job requires a written examination (W). Exams are given in several locations and no appointment is necessary. You may apply from any internet connected computer. Public access computers are available at many libraries and at Workforce offices. For test schedules, locations, paper application forms and information about testing check our Job Opportunities Web Site (www.state.wv.us/admin/personnel). You do not have to take a copy of the online application to the test center. DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU CAN TEST WITHIN 30 DAYS. Online applicants who do not test within 30 days of application will be rejected. Do not use a paper application unless you cannot apply online. If you must use a paper application due to disability or other valid reason, please call our office for special instructions. Applicants using a paper application must present a completed application form at the test site. Positive identification is required. There is a 90 day re-test waiting period. Caution: Any time you re-take the same test your new score, whether higher or lower, will automatically replace any previous test scores. If you have previously applied for this job and simply want to update your ID (name, address, etc.), work preferences, or county availability, do not re-apply. Instead, send us a letter.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Your application will not be accepted if you do not meet stated minimum requirements. Training: Graduation from a regionally accredited four-year college or university. Diploma (copy) must be submitted. Your application will not be processed without verification documents. Substitution: Any combination of additional training and/or full-time or the equivalent part-time paid experience interviewing clients, customers or the public and evaluating the data against established standards and guidelines may substitute for the required training on a year-for-year basis except experience in Economic Services work requiring program eligibility decisions may substitute for required training on a one year experience for two years of training.

Agency:	West Virginia
Address:	1900 Kanawha Blvd. E.  Bldg. 6, Room 420  Charleston,  West Virginia  25305  Map/Directions
Phone:	(304) 558-3950 x57207
Web Site:	http://www.state.wv.us/admin/personnel/