Economic Support Specialist
Department/Office: Health & Human Services
Wages: $23.61 (bi-lingual skills $.75 per hour differential)
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Job Type: Full-Time
Deadline for application: 9/22/2025
Benefits: Dental, Health, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance, Vacation and Sick Time Off, Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA, Deferred Compensation, and Retirement through WRS.
Synopsis
Richland County Health & Human Services is looking for full-time Economic Support Specialist. This position is responsible to assess needs and determine eligibility for federal and state public assistance programs for eight Wisconsin Counties including referrals to other agencies and organizations based on client needs.
A skills abilities assessment will be conducted with finalist.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent with knowledge of public benefits, entitlements, insurance rules and consumer issues; or any combination of education, training and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
How to Apply
Email :
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and professional references to justin.siemens@co.richland.wi.us. Please include “Economic Support Specialist” in the subject line.
Applications will be reviewed as received.
Mail :
Attn: Justin Siemens, Economic Support Specialist
County Clerk/Administrator Office
181 W. Seminary Street
Richland Center, WI 53581
Online Job Application :
Interested candidates must also complete our online job application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.