Financial Resources Specialist

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Opening Date: October 16,

Closing Date: October 29, 2025

Job Class Code: 0077

Grade: 18 (Professional & Technical Svcs

Salary: $19.02 – $26.48 per hour

Position Number:

Location: We currently have a vacancy located in our Augusta office. This position is 35 hours per week.

Core Responsibilities:

As a Financial Resources Specialist, you will help families improve their lives by providing them access to subsidies for childcare, enabling parents or guardians to be able to work or attend school.  You will obtain and evaluate information from families in order to complete determinations and re-determinations of eligibility for childcare subsidies.  You will ensure this information is entered into automated client information systems in an accurate and timely manner.  You will initiate and monitor payments to providers.  You will communicate directly with families and providers in order to obtain information and explain unit, state and federal rules, regulations and policies. 

Minimum Qualifications:

 A four (4) year combination of education, training, and/or progressively responsible experience performing administrative and/or complex clerical tasks including experience which demonstrates interviewing and data gathering skills as needed to form basis for judgments in eligibility determinations.

The backgrounds of well-qualified candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:

1.  Effective communication and customer service skills.

2.  Proven ability to prioritize multiple and competing tasks to meet work deadlines.

3.  Ability to analyze family information and make eligibility determinations in accordance with established standards.

4.  Skilled in the use of standardized desktop technology and products (e-mail, word processing applications, spreadsheets, etc.).

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Agency information: 

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The Office of Child & Family Services (OCFS), within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is responsible for ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families throughout Maine.  The Office of Child and Family Services manages the Child Care Development Block Grant which provides Child Care Subsidy to eligible families. The Unit also evaluates and manages quality initiatives designed to improve the quality of childcare programs for all children.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact , Diane Perry, Child Care Affordability Program Manager by email at

To apply, please upload a recent resume (if available) and cover letter addressing each of the competency areas identified in the above section.

Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

To request a paper application, please contact

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12, $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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