Economic Support Specialist – Human Services

Job Description

Chippewa County is accepting applications for an Economic Support Specialist position within the Department of Human Services – Economic Support Division. We value our core principles like advocacy, compassion, respect, and empowerment, but we also embrace gratitude, integrity and humility. This is just a part of what makes Chippewa County Human Services the place to take your career to the next level!

County

The job duties of the Economic Support Specialist position include but are not limited to: determining eligibility and providing ongoing case management for Chippewa County/Great Rivers Income Maintenance Consortium in a timely and accurate manner for the following public assistance programs:
Medical Assistance, Badger Care Plus, Food Share/SNAP, Caretaker Supplement (CTS), and Wisconsin Shares Child Care subsidies.

The position is remote and requires in-person meetings located at the Chippewa County Courthouse on occasion. Must reside in Wisconsin.

• Bachelor's degree with one (1) year or more experience as an Income Maintenance/Economic Support Specialist in the state of Wisconsin required,
  -OR
  - Bachelor's degree in Human Services or financial related program required with one (1) year of recent human services or financial work experience preferred.
• Previous direct customer service work experience with benefit programs and determining benefit eligibility preferred.
• Must have knowledge of and experience with computers and strong interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license required.

• Starting Wage: $25.55 - $27.77 per hour depending on qualifications plus an excellent fringe benefit package.
• Maximum Wage: $33.32 per hour.

• Health Insurance offered through Ameri Ben (Anthem Blue Preferred Network): high-deductible plan with low monthly premiums
• Near-Site Clinic at Refor Medicine with $0 cost office visits, physicals, labs, and more.
• Physical therapy services at Doctors of Physical Therapy with $0 cost for visits
• Wisconsin Retirement System pension
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) 7.09 hours earned bi-weekly
• For more information on Chippewa County's Benefits visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-Benefits