Eligibility Associate TSEP​/CRT

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Job Title:

Eligibility Associate TSEP/CRT Agency:
Family and Children Services, Division of Job Requisition  Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: $30,700

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. Start your career in public service.

The DHS’ Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) / Office of Family Independence (OFI) is seeking candidates to fill several positions as an Eligibility Associate, reporting to an Eligibility Specialist Supervisor. This position is located in Albany, Dougherty, County.

• Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan: 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position(s).

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) subsidized program is a state work experience program designed to provide those who meet TANF eligibility requirements with real life work experience. Interested applicants are not required to currently or have ever received TANF benefits; just meet the eligibility requirement. TANF eligibility requirements are one qualifying child under the age of 18 and gross household income under the 300% Federal Poverty Level guideline for household size.

This program is not geared for long term employment. These positions are time-limited and based on available funding. SALARY IS NON-NEGOTIABLE FOR THIS POSITION.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

• Performs general office management duties, including keyboarding, filing, generating, and managing correspondence.
• Provides / coordinates services to clients, families and partners that call or visit the local office.
• Provides follow-up and /or customer service to resolve any issues.
• Receives and routes telephone communications as required.
• Screens and registers applications for all OFI Eligibility programs offered as required.
• Routinely uses electronic application, Document Imaging, and eligibility systems.
• Maintains confidential records.
• Uses Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment to perform daily work assignments.
• Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.

High school diploma or GED AND six months of experience providing customer support or technical assistance.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and six (6) months of related customer contact/interaction experience.

Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the TANF eligibility requirements, the minimum qualifications and demonstrates some or all the following skills/experience:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, to include Word and Excel and/or standard software applications…