Economic Support Specialist
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Economic Support Specialist

County of Jackson, WI

Location: Black River Falls,WI, USA

Date: 2024-12-17T23:37:13Z

Job Description:
Salary : $48,401.60 - $52,540.80 AnnuallyLocation : Black River Falls, WIJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 00381Department: Economic Support - DHHSOpening Date:12/13/2024This is a case management position with responsibilities of a confidential nature in the Department of Health and Human Services under the supervision of the DHHS Director. Employees work independently with minimal supervision in establishing eligibility for income maintenance programs. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Interviews applicants to establish eligibility for income maintenance program
  • Reviews eligibility as required and as changes occur
  • Enters into computer all applications, changes, reviews and case notes regarding programs and eligibility requirements.Requests verification as policy dictates and reviews cases as mandated
  • Maintains and updates all files
  • Represents the county and provides information in court proceedings (includes fair hearings, court appearance, processing disability applications and fraud investigations)
  • Generates benefits utilizing state computer software (CARES/CWW), federal and state regulations, mathematical computations and collateral contact verification
  • Works effectively and professionally with clients, general public, vendors, co-workers, employers, attorneys, law enforcement, etc.This may mean travel off premises
  • Attends state mandated and county training sessions, conferences and meetings
  • Responds to income, asset, and identification cross matches in a timely manner.Verifies by telephone or letter to clarify or question cross match information when needed
  • Performs elderly/disabled related Medicaid functions:calculates patient liability, verifies improper transfers of assets, authorizes payment of guardianship-related fees, submits appropriate paperwork to State Recovery Program, determines eligibility for waiver services and cost share amounts in cooperation with case managers in ADRC unitRefers appropriate cases for fraud investigations
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • High School Diploma or equivalent; post-secondary coursework in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or Communications preferred
  • Experience in income maintenance programs preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  • Economic Support New Worker Training and CARES/CWW Training Certification within six (6) months of hire
  • Possess and maintain valid Wisconsin Driver's license and have access to transportation suitable to complete necessary work out of the office
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB
  • Knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment, including, but not limited to, computers, copies, fax machines, and multi-line phone systems.
  • Typing skills
  • Ability to keep accurate and complete records
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to read and interpret documents, and laws in the English language
  • Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas in spoken and written format so individuals may effectively understand and convey communications
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
  • Inductive and deductive reasoning - ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions; includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together and deciding if an answer makes sense
BENEFIT SUMMARY:Health Insurance Employee Contribution 2025:Plan 1 - Quartz HMO: Premium Employee Share - 11% Family - $2,237.02/month $ 123.03/pay period Single - $ 981.36/month $ 53.97/pay period SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES UNION: Premium Employee Share - 12% Family - $2,237.02/month $ 134.22/pay period Single - $ 981.36/month $ 58.88/pay periodPlan 2 - Quartz HSA: Premium Employee Share Family - $1,992.72/month $ 89.67/pay period Single - $ 874.19/month $ 39.34/pay period SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES UNION: Premium Employee Share Family - $1,992.72/month $119.56/pay period Single - $ 874.19/month $ 52.45/pay periodVision - VSP 2025Family - $11.22/ pay periodEmployee + 1 - $6.82/ pay periodEmployee & Child - $ 6.96/ pay periodSingle Plan - $ 3.83/ pay periodDental Insurance 2025: Employee Share - 50% Premium Employee Share Family Plan - $80.93/month $ 20.23/ pay periodSingle Plan - $28.40/month $ 7.10/ pay period Life Insurance: County paid for employee equal to yearly salary. Additional coverage and coverage for spouse and dependents are available at additional cost. Deferred Compensation Plans: Two plans are available. Voluntary Accident/Cancer/Critical Illness Insurance: Employer will contribute $10 per month towards the plan.ID ProtectionState Retirement: Employer match 50% Sick Leave: 1 day per month - accumulating Vacation: General Employees: 10 days during years 1 & 2 to a maximum of 25 days after 21+ yearsManagers: 15 days per year during 1st - 6th years of service; to a maximum of 25 daysJail/Dispatch: 12 days during years 1-5 to a maximum of 25 days after 21+ years Holidays: Non-Law Enforcement: 9 specific and 1 floatingLaw Enforcement: 10 personal days in lieu of holidays This benefit summary is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an implied contract of employment.01 Why have you chosen to apply for this position? Required Question
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