Benefits and Eligibility Specialist I 2026-01925

Posting number: 2026-01925

Department: Department Of Family Services

Division: Economic Security Division

Job classification: BEBP06 - BENEFITS AND ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Community Services, Health Services, Human Services, Customer Service, Records Management, Public Records, Health Care Support, Office and Administrative Support, Payroll/Benefits Administration, Financial Aid & Services

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:   


Determines initial and ongoing IV-E eligibility and reimbursable used to assist in the federal reimbursement process as allowed by Title IV-E of the Social Security Act.

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!
 

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!  Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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Human Resource Contact: Kristin Martinez / kristin.martinez@wyo.gov


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Maintains information used by DFS State Financial and Social Services Divisions used to prepare Federal reports for IV-E reimbursement. 
• Engages in team consultation regarding eligibility determinations and updates to State and Federal laws.
• Maintains a caseload of approximately 100 cases.
• Participates in training as needed to keep up to date on current State and Federal IV-E laws.
• Receives and interprets IV-E documentation from DFS programs to determine related to children in foster care, subsidized guardianship, and subsidized adoption.
• Interpretation of documentation includes but is not limited to information related to income and parental deprivation, initial and ongoing judicial determinations, and foster care background checks and certification.
• Prepares for and participates in internal and federal audits to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, Quality Assurance, and Continuous Quality Improvement.

Examples of duties

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. Preference may be given to applicants who have experience in accounting, child welfare, case management, and/or auditing. 

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.
• Computer literacy and ability to use word processing and table/mathematical software.
• Knowledge of and ability to communicate and interact with individuals in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Mathematical knowledge and ability to make basic and/or algebraic calculations with accuracy.
• Knowledge of and skill in clear, concise, and grammatically correct verbal and written communication.
• Ability to analyze and apply correct policy and procedure to diverse case and client circumstances to ensure flawless reviews and submissions.

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 years of progressive work experience (typically in Benefits and Eligibility) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:None
Qualifications
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

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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 / kristin.martinez@wyo.gov