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Job ID: 12801410
 
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Job Title:Eligibility Specialist
Work Type:Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:$23.38 - $31.78 Hourly
Benefits:401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO
 
Physical Required:No
Drug Testing Required:No
Education Required:
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
High School Diploma or GED and
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in any of the following areas: social services, financial tracking, program eligibility, office management, and working with benefits or related field.
Preferred Skills:
Two (2) years post-secondary education
Experience working as an eligibility specialist or financial worker in a county/state human service agency
Experience working with MAXIS/MMIS/MNsure and PRISM computer programs
Completion of Financial Worker training or completion of a Public Welfare Financial Worker program degree or diploma
Experience with interviewing practices and techniques
Experience interpreting, explaining programs and determining eligibility for programs
Fluent in a second language
 
Job Description:
Under direct supervision of the Financial Assistance Supervisor, the Eligibility Specialist supports the Human Services mission of effectively and efficiently delivering essential services to families and individuals so they can achieve their potential through active community participation. The position administers financial programs to support the basic needs of the elderly, disabled, and low-income families and individuals. The Eligibility Specialist determines eligibility for public assistance programs through interviewing and evaluating clients’ needs for internal and external services. This position is also responsible for developing and coordinating employment services activities, addressing and analyzing allegations of fraud, coordinating administrative appeal of agency actions, establishing and maintaining working relationships with other agencies and participating in continuing education.

If you are interested in applying for this position, click on the following link:
http://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/1497

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