Economic Assistance Benefits Specialist

Overview

Job

Agency:
Department of Social Services (DSS) - Division of Economic Assistance

Location:

Rapid City, SD

Salary: $24.42 Hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: H

Closing Date: 02/06/26

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

At the Department of Social Services (DSS), family is everything. It’s the foundation of what we do every day through provision of services to strengthen and support the citizens of South Dakota. Our work is driven with our vision to build Strong Families, South Dakota’s Foundation and Our Future
. We believe families have the right to be safe and secure. We also believe in respecting individual and cultural differences by treating people with dignity, fairness, and respect. And we believe in collaborative communications, teamwork, partnerships and trust for essential family services.

We are currently looking to hire an individual who is excited to serve the public. This position assesses and analyzes current life circumstances and financial capabilities to provide assistance and services to low income individuals and their families by interviewing, counseling, and identifying available resources; obtaining records, verifying collateral information and determining eligibility for multiple social service programs; responding to public inquiries regarding social services and benefits;

and interpreting rules, regulations, and policies to ensure appropriate benefits and services are provided in an effective and expedient manner to assist in the individual s basic self-sufficiency.

A bachelor s degree in social science, behavioral science, or other human service-related fields, business administration, public administration, education, or public health, and/or experience in health care administration, finance, accounting, or insurance is preferred. Entry level knowledge and abilities may be acquired through any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the incumbent to possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• communicate effectively and efficiently;
• successfully plan and organize work activities, adjust to multiple demands, and prioritize tasks to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines;
• demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy and tact when interacting with others;
• display confidence and innovation despite adversity;
• establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders;
• understand concepts related to client confidentiality;
• have the ability to comprehend, interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws and regulations;
• prepare clear and concise documentation, reports and correspondence that reflect relevant facts; and
• assume initiative with minimal supervision.

To be considered, please attach your resume. This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC:
If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire. The State of South Dakota offers health insurance options, holidays, paid leave, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and more.

You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: -stateofsout

You must apply online; emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone:
Email: careers.us
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An Equal Opportunity Employer