Economic Service Worker Trainee
Salary
$30,273.00 - $51,585.00 Annually
Location
Lewis County, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
R2LUBG2609 PSA
Department
HUMAN SERVICES - BFA - Region 2 - Lewis/Upshur/Braxton/Gilmer
Opening Date
05/21/2026
Closing Date
6/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY
LEWIS
Nature of Work
Are you an experienced customer service professional looking for a role where your skills and experience will directly transform the lives of people across the state? We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented individual to join our Economic Services team at the Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) as an Economic Service Worker Trainee. In this role, you will help people and families achieve stability and self-sufficiency by providing critical economic assistance services to those in need. At the Bureau for Family Assistance, we value our team members and invest in their growth by offering on-the-job training, regular performance feedback, and ongoing professional development to support long-term career growth. Employees also receive a full benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick leave, medical and life insurance, retirement plans, and much more!
This position directly supports the mission of the Bureau to supply economic assistance through departmental programs by overseeing the execution of essential services and managing the delivery of state and federal economic assistance programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, and Emergency Assistance/LIEAP. Economic Service Worker Trainees play a central role within the Bureau by processing applications, determining eligibility, and maintaining caseloads for a variety of economic assistance programs. Economic Service Worker Trainees serve as a key point of contact for clients to ensure provision of timely, accurate, and compassionate services and resources.
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Minimum Qualifications
Training: High school diploma or the equivalent.
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience providing direct client services such as interviewing clients, customers or the public and evaluating the data against established standards and guidelines OR two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience performing customer service, telemarketing, retail or clerical work.
Substitution: Successful completion of coursework at a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at the rate of one (1) year experience for every thirty (30) credit hours of education.
Special Requirement: A valid drivers license may be required
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.
Employer West Virginia
Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone (304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov