Job Details

Description

Position: Eligibility Worker

Location: Position may be eligible for remote work

Union: AFSCME Health & Human Services

FLSA Status: Full-time, non-exempt (37.5 hrs/week)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks related to the determination of eligibility of clients for income maintenance programs and services; establish initial and on-going eligibility for multiple income maintenance programs; communicates program requirements and assists program participants in understanding how to maintain eligibility; supports program participants in achieving the highest degree of independence and in addressing barriers to self-sufficiency; provides education, enrollment and assistance to managed health care enrollees; makes appropriate referrals to other community resources; and performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years of clerical experience or experience working with the public, or some combination of the two, totaling three years or;
• Two years of clerical experience in a social services/human services agency or;
• Two years of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university or similar institution, with emphasis in the behavioral sciences, business, human services, or closely related subjects (at least 23 quarter credits or 16 semester credits) or;
• Successful completion of the technical college Human Services Eligibility Worker diploma program
( (applicants must be within six months of completion of the program.)
• Also, a valid Driver's License.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

All applicants must complete a county application with cover letter, resume and proof of minimum qualifications. Visit the web site at www.pinecountymn.gov/jobs to complete an online application.