FAMILY SERVICES SPECIALIST 1

FAMILY SERVICES SPECIALIST 1

Salary

$51,156.00 - $74,771.28 Annually

Location

Carson City

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-04026

Department

DHS - DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

10/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

C

Max Number of Applicants

100

Salary Grade

29

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Carson City, NV 89706

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• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

The Division of Social Services is filling vacancies for Family Services Specialist 1 in the Child Care and Development Unit in Carson City.

Family Services Specialists in the Child Care and Development Unit determine eligibility for the Child Care Subsidy program and will be required to explain eligibility; elicit information, research and verify information provided by customers by contacting landlords, employers, and others to confirm citizenship, residency, household composition, earnings, and projected household expenses, compute income and evaluate other factors impacting benefits; make determinations according to timeframes and program regulations.

Must type a minimum of 35 wpm accurately. A typing certificate issued within the last twelve (12) months must accompany you at your interview and verify your net typing speed of at least 35 wpm in a five-minute test.

This typing certificate can be attained thru a staffing agency or for free from any Nevada Job Connect office. No online typing test will be accepted.

• In accordance with NRS 293.5045, a voter registration agency shall not knowingly employ a person whose duties will include the registration of voters if they have been convicted of a felony involving theft or fraud. Most positions in this series fall under this NRS*

Essential Qualifications

One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Job Duties

• Assist clients in competing required applications, declarations, forms, reviewing information for accuracy and consistency, and conferring with others.
• Interview clients, explain conditions, and elicit information.
• Interview clients to assess their vocational potential and available employment options.
• Research, verify, and evaluate information to establish eligibility.
• Perform income computation and other factors impacting the level of benefits.
• Identify existing job skills, work experience, and immediate employment barriers.
• Explain program objectives, requirements, and services and respond to client questions.
• Develop a personal responsibility plan and design an individualized job training plan.
• Coordinate services through community providers and other agency personnel.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Functions and operations of an administrative office; recordkeeping; interviewing practices; social service programs and their purpose; rights to privacy and confidentiality of information.

Skill in:

• Mathematical computations.
• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Read and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; learn federal, State, and local resources serving the needs of applicants; maintain confidentiality of client records; receive inquiries and provide information; verify information from a variety of sources; compile information and prepare reports.
• Store, record, and retrieve information; establish and maintain accurate records; interact effectively with individuals from varying social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.

Recruiter Contact Information: Ana Maria Ornellas -aornellas@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• No Nevada state income tax.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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Do you have one or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education?

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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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