What are the responsibilities and job description for the Eligibility Worker position at PINE COUNTY?
Position: Eligibility Worker
Location: Position may be eligible for remote work
Union: AFSCME H&HS Unit
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.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three years of clerical experience or experience working with the public, or some combination of the two, totaling three years;
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Two years of clerical experience in a social services/human services agency;
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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 (http://www.pine.edu/programs/education-and-human-services/human-services/) (applicants must be within six months of completion of the program.)
- Valid Driver's License
Why Pine County?
- Medical Insurance Plan Options
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Dental Plan Options
- Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Retirement
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Company sponsored Life/AD&D Insurance
- Group Decreasing life
- Vision
- Generous time off including PTO, personal days and 12 holidays
- Workplace flexibility
- Wellness Program
CLASSIFICATION: Eligibility Worker
PAY GRADE: Grade 6; $20.90/hr - $26.29/hr DOQ
RATING METHOD: The hiring process will include a formal interview and may include testing and/or other methods of selection.
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, November 08, 2023 at 4:30 PM
*REFERRAL BONUS ELIGIBLE*
An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer
Salary : $21 - $26