Case Management Specialist I - Commonwealth of Kentucky : Job Details

Advertisement Closes 9/22/2025 (8:00 PM EDT) 25-05608 Case Management Specialist I Pay Grade14 Salary $43,210.08 - $64,816.08 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Community Based Services Location 304 Anna Hume Blvd Richmond, KY 40475 USA The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time. Description The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is a multi-faceted agency that provides servicesand programs to enhance the self-sufficiency of families; improve safety and permanency for children andvulnerable adults; and engage families and community partners in a collaborative decision-making process. Weoffer an opportunitywork with individuals and families applying for public assistance benefits in the Commonwealth. DCBS is searching for a Case Management Specialist I who is highly skilled and motivated to help others. Thisincludes providing professional services directly to the public in reviewing, monitoring and determiningcontinued eligibility for assistance programs. The Case Management Specialist I works with families to assesstheir needs in order to achieve self-sufficiency. Attention to detail, experience communicating with thepublic, and the ability to track deadlines are all skills necessary for this position. The Case ManagementSpecialist I is a demanding and rewarding position that requires leadership, maturity and a strong knowledgeof policy. The position you are applying for has access to or use of federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutorydefinition of front-line staff. Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:009 or KRS 194A.062and 900 KAR 1:050, applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shallsubmit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and theFederal Bureau of Investigation. For more information on the Department for Community Based Services, please visit our website at: Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assessment of family needs and explanation of agency services.
• Develops employment focused transitional assistance plan designed for each family specific to their needs.
• Screens for risk factors and barriers.
• Identifies resources and makes appropriate referrals while coordinating services.
• Provides supportive services to families such as childcare and transportation.
• Assists clients with exploration of work opportunities.
• Makes referrals to various agencies/employers for job readiness, job development and job placement.
• Completes forms and gathers required documentation to determine eligibility.
• Maintains ongoing records of family plans/activities and monitors progress of families toward self-sufficiency.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience working with families or children.
• Good time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and collaborate with families and community partners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

CHFS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information toconfirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offerand 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 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-###-#### or Minimum Requirements EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Experience in social work, counseling, providing direct services to individuals and/or families (i.e., employment services, community action agencies) or experience in reviewing, monitoring, determining eligibility for, and/or administering Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program, Medical Assistance, Child Support, or other public assistance programs will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE Working Conditions Performs duties in an office setting and will occasionally visit clients in their home. 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 Joanne West at [email protected] or 859-###-####. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D