What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economic Support Specialist 1 - Statewide position at Georgia Department of Human Services?
Salary : $35,360.00 Annually
Location : Statewide, GA
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2025-73680
Division / Office : DFCS - Division of Family and Child Services
Opening Date : 01 / 01 / 2025
Description
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long / short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.
DFCS / Office of Family Independence (OFI) is seeking candidates to fill several positions as an Economic Support Specialist 1 inclusive of various units within DFCS, these positions are located throughout Georgia and may require travel. The position will report to an Economic Support Specialist Supervisor.
Positions are only open to external candidates and promotional opportunities.
SALARY IS NON-NEGOTIABLE FOR THIS POSITION.
- Applicant must pass mandatory standardize testing for the program assigned to the position to maintain the position.
- Mandatory training varies from eight to ten weeks depending on the assigned program and may be scheduled at any DFCS training sites throughout Georgia.
- Although employees may be authorized to telework, upon completion of training, employees may also be subject to report to an office as requested.
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Job Description
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JOB DESCRIPTION :
Under direct supervision, the selected candidate will work with customers to process applications and renewals to determine eligibility for DFCS programs. Specialists engage in a great deal of communication with applicants for aid programs. In addition to fact-checking, they can act as an information resource to people who need financial assistance. They may even play the role of counselor or advocate by advising people on what aid programs may benefit them and help them receive that benefit.
You may be assigned to one of the following units :
Economic Support Specialist 1
Roles and Responsibilities :
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Skills / Qualifications :
Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills / experience :
Additional Information
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Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to :
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and / or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
In addition to a competitive salary, DHS offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account. Visit for more information.
Insurance
Health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts, and life insurance plans are available.
Health Benefits : 1-800-610-1863
Flexible Benefits : 1-877-342-7339
Retirement
State employees participate in the Employee's Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entry
Employee Retirement System : 1-800-805-4609
Deferred Compensation
Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457(k) and 401(k) plans.
Peach State Reserves : 1-877-342-7339
Credit Union
Employees are eligible to become members of the and
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