Public Assistance Program Specialist

Final date to receive applications 8/8/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2603678

Pay Grade 16

Salary $6,111.32 - $6,416.88 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

General Government Cabinet | Auditor of Public Accounts

Location Varies, USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute if residing within the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The candidate may need to report to the office as needed and will require in-person visits to their assigned counties. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

The Office of Program Performance within the Office of the Ombudsman is committed to ensuring the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky receive the correct benefits and have proper access to public assistance programs administered by the Cabinet. With a focus on SNAP, Medicaid, KTAP, and other public assistance programs, the Office works to provide accurate reviews and valuable feedback to state and federal partners.

In the Division of Program Access Compliance, you will be a member of a team that is charged with conducting Management Evaluation and Program Access Compliance Reviews in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Department of Community Based Services (DCBS) County Family Support Offices statewide. The principal objectives of the team are to serve as a mechanism to improve case work accuracy and enhance the quality of customer services provided by DCBS to the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

• Provide technical assistance to management, Quality Control, and field staff in the interpretation as it relates to resolving errors.
• Examine a valid random sample of cases to determine the accuracy, promptness, and compliance of laws, regulations, and policy procedures as mandated by federal / state agencies.
• Assure federally set access procedures and formats are utilized appropriately and accurately in a timely and complete manner.
• Collect and analyze data for compliance verification purposes.

• 4 years experience in Adult Medicaid processing vendor payment cases
• 2 years experience processing Medicare Savings Program cases
• Should be skilled in Microsoft office programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to travel throughout the state to achieve Division objectives. Travel may be required to conduct job duties. Occasional overnight travel may be required to perform job functions.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Three years of experience in reviewing, monitoring, determining eligibility for, or administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program, Medical Assistance, Child Care Assistance Program, or other public assistance programs.

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

Experience in social work, counseling, providing direct services to individuals and/or families (i.e., employment services, community action agencies), or experience in reviewing, monitoring, determining eligibility for and/or administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Kentucky Transitional Assistance, Medical Assistance Child Care Assistance Program, or other public assistance programs will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions Work is typically performed in an office setting. Occasional travel is necessary.

Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Lori Neihoff hoff or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D