Benefits and Eligibility Specialist I 2026-02248

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position provides comprehensive case management and eligibility determination for the Child Care Assistance program. Operating within a modernized, statewide caseload model, this specialist manages cases by ensuring compliance, reviewing documentation for accuracy, and proactively requesting information from families. This role centers on streamlining the eligibility process to support working families, emphasizing accuracy and efficiency through our digital application and enrollment system. The Wyoming Department of Family Services' work centers around three values: Safe at home; Giving families opportunities for success; and Supporting the people who support the families. Join the DFS family and support Wyoming families! The State of Wyoming's total compensation package is excellent and includes: - Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance - Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave - Retirement investment options with employer contributions - Comprehensive Benefits package including Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short Term Disability, and more, with an employer contribution toward premiums - Longevity Pay Click here for detailed information***, or ***you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? **Human Resource Contact: Kristin Martinez / **[email protected] **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: **The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level. - Determines eligibility for the Child Care Assistance program based on established income, activity, and other program guidelines. - Manages a statewide caseload within the modernized child care system, focusing on case accuracy and regulatory compliance. - Reviews application data, verifies documentation, and proactively requests necessary information from clients to determine or maintain eligibility. - Maintains comprehensive case files and electronic databases, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date. - Provides high-quality customer service by responding to client inquiries and assisting families with the child care enrollment process. - Collaborates with other department staff, child care providers, and community partners to support family stability and program success. - Participates in quality assurance activities and supports process improvements for the modernized child care system. - Assists with audits and hearings by compiling necessary exhibits and providing written or verbal testimony as required. - May assist with other Economic Security Programs, as needed. ## Qualifications PREFERENCES: Preference may be given to applicants who are detail-oriented, multi-task capable, organized, and able to prioritize; good communicators both orally and in writing, and have customer service experience. KNOWLEDGE: - Knowledge of effective interviewing techniques, including attitudes, behaviors, and value judgments, affects worker-client relationships. - Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and manuals. - Knowledge of community and governmental resources and programs, and how to access them. - Knowledge of agency computer systems and their application. - Knowledge of general office procedures. - Knowledge of state and federal criminal justice processes. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Associate's Degree ** ** Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Benefits and Eligibility) OR ** ** Education & Experience Substitution: 2-4 year of progressive work experience (typically in Benefits and Eligibility) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None ## Necessary Special Requirements **NOTES: ** - FLSA: Non-Exempt - All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant. ## Supplemental Information 049-Department of Family Services - Family Assistance Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. Click here to view the State of Wyoming total Compensation Calculator. URL: The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version. **Human Resource Contact: Kristin Martinez / **[email protected]