Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. Physical Demands - The work is predominantly sedentary and requires minimal or negligible physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Responsible for recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Economic Assistance Specialist I which involves full performance work and does not include the supervision of the unit. Differs from the Economic Assistance Specialist II class which involves work performing quality control services and lead worker responsibility including training and orientation of new staff. Interprets local, state and federal regulations, policies, procedures and other requirements for administering income maintenance programs in local units or designated areas of responsibility. Independent work experience in human services assistance.