Services Application Specialist

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2024 CLOSED ON 4/26/2024

Job Posting for Services Application Specialist at Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

The Services Application Specialist is located with Metro Social Services and performs administrative and support duties involved in assisting individuals and families with completing any applications necessary to assist in their social service’s needs (food, housing, clothing, finances). This position will also assist the customer in achieving economic stability, along with assisting their case management plan.

Metropolitan Social Services is in the business of helping Nashvillians who are experiencing hardship. Services include counseling, information and referral, case management and other assistance. If you can juggle several tasks at once, if you are committed to assisting people from initial contact through crisis to self-sufficiency, you might want to consider a career with Metro Social Services. 
  • Obtain and maintain a real time catalog of the applications for services/housing.
  • Develop and maintain a professional linking relationship for direct contacts and to follow-up on processing application(s).
  • Interview and assist customers with completing application(s) and with obtaining necessary documents to apply for services.
  • Complete applications for customers who have barriers and need assistance to complete application(s).
  • Follow-up on the application process until final decision determined.
  • Work as a triage with assigned Social Worker on case management.
  • Utilize various computer applications, databases and navigate internet.
  • Front-desk responsibilities including greeting customers and handling multi-phone line.
  • Work Social Services shelter(s) during months of operation.
  • May make home or community visits with Social Workers.
  • May assist with meals on wheels delivery to homes and in community centers.
  • Learn and stay abreast of changing eligibility guidelines, changes in documents, and expectations for agency services and the application process.
High School Diploma or equivalent and (3) three years of increasingly responsible work dealing with individuals seeking some form of social assistance or detailed service-related information. 

*Additional education may be considered In lieu of some experience.* 


Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
 

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. 
 
  • Experience working with a diverse customer population
  • Knowledge of social services resources in and around Davidson County
  • Strong organizational skills for managing multiple applications

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
 
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
 
Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640. 
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