Economic Support Supervisor/ Energy Assistance Specialist
Applications are now being accepted for a Full-time Economic Support Supervisor/ Energy Assistance Specialist position with the Lincoln County Department of Social Services.
To be considered, applicants must complete and submit a Lincoln County Employment Application form. Applications are accepted until position is filled.
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Job Summary
This full time position is responsible to supervise and coordinate Economic Support specialists across the Northern Income Maintenance Consortium and economic support program services and staff in Lincoln County. Additionally, this position is responsible for determination of eligibility to the Energy Assistance Program and intervenes with utilities to avert utility disconnection. The work is performed under the direction of the Lincoln County Social Services Director and the Northern Income Maintenance Consortium Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are expected of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Supervises staff across the Northern Income Maintenance (IM) Consortium to ensure
prompt service and compliance with internal control, policies and procedures. Interprets
and disseminates state policies and procedures. Directs use of various state and county
computer programs and networks. - Coordinates, schedules, assigns, reviews, monitors and evaluates economic support cases
for program compliance. Assists staff regarding special case problems. - Evaluates assigned staff work performance. Identifies training needs for new and
existing staff. Provides guidance, support and training to staff. - Review and monitor performance reports. Prepares reports required by state and federal
authorities and the Northern IM Consortium. - Conduct assurance reviews as directed by the Northern IM Consortium Manager.
- Prepare team and individual performance reports as directed by the Northern IM
Consortium Manager. - Coordinates completion of need determinations to establish client eligibility for economic
support programs such as Child Care Assistance, Medicaid/BadgerCare, Food Share, and
others designated by federal, state or county mandates. - Supervises and directs staff activities. Assists the Director in hiring, discipline,
termination and other personnel actions.
Required Work Experienced/Essential Skills Required to Perform Position/Duties
High School diploma or equivalent and Associate Degree related to Human Services and four years economic support experience required, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Prior supervisory experience preferred. This position may require travel to and from other locations or meetings. Individual may use personal vehicle or other means of reliable transportation. Word processing and excel skills are essential. Knowledge of human behavior, motivation, crisis intervention, family and group dynamics, money management, interviewing and assessment skills, organizational and inter-personal skills are necessary along with excellent oral, interviewing and written communication skills.
WAGE & Benefits:
This full-time position has a starting salary of $56,950.00 per year. This position is exempt.
All full-time employees are eligible for Lincoln County benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, LTD, vacation, generous sick leave, 10 paid Holidays per year and Wisconsin Retirement System. As an employee of Lincoln County, you would be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), which is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country!
Applicants must complete and submit a Lincoln County Employment Application Form. Application forms are available at the Lincoln County Service Center (upper level), 801 N. Sales Street in Merrill, Wisconsin and on the County's website at www.co.lincoln.wi.us. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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