Family Support Specialist

Overview

Final date to receive applications 1/23/2026 (7:00 PM EST). 26-00199. Family Support Specialist I. Pay Grade 12. Salary $35,712.48 - $53,568.48 Annually.

Employment Type:

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK.

Location:

500 Market Street, Falmouth, KY 41040 USA. The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. For more details on state employment, .

Hiring Agency:
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Community Based Services. The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is a multi-faced agency that provides services and programs to enhance the self-sufficiency for families; improves safety and permanency for children and vulnerable adults; and engages families and community partners in a collaborative decision-making process. DCBS seeks a Family Support Specialist who is driven to succeed in helping people and the vulnerable population.

The Family Support Specialist will utilize the formal training provided to make eligibility determinations for various public assistance programs. The employee is expected to perform at the highest quality to ensure services to the vulnerable citizens. This is a demanding position that requires maturity and self-discipline. For more information on the Department for Community Based Services, please visit our website at .aspx

• Interviews clients for basic Public Assistance programs
• Gathers, completes and reviews required documentation
• Participates in formal and on the job training and observing other staff
• Tracks processing deadlines for timely case activity and case hearings
• Learns to identify resources and appropriate referrals
• Operates computer terminals and personal computers, prepares, and maintains case records
• Enters case information into the computer

• Experience working with the public
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• The ability to work well under pressure
• A willingness to work as part of a team

The position you are applying for has access to or use of federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutory definition of front-line staff. Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:009 or KRS 194A.062 and 900 KAR 1:050, applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shall submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

CHFS also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at  or https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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If you are interested in a challenging, rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in your community, we would love to review your application for a Family Support Specialist I with DCBS.

EDUCATION: Must complete two years (54 semester hours) from a college or university.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

NONE

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EXPERIENCE:

NONE

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EDUCATION:

Administrative work, clerical office work, work dealing directly with the public, or experience in reviewing, monitoring, determining eligibility for, and/or administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program, Medical Assistance, Child Care Assistance Program, Child Support, 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:

Performs job duties in an office setting and/or visits clients in homes.

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 Beth Owens ns or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D