Experienced Eligibility Specialist

Overview

JOB SPECIFICS

Note:

This posting is limited to applicants who have at least 24 months of experience determining eligibility for public assistance benefits in Minnesota, or who have been out of the position less than 12 months and have at least 24 months of experience determining eligibility for public assistance benefits in Minnesota. This posting will be used to fill multiple positions. Washington County Community Services values your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity.

We are committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment where differences are valued and accepted. We believe diversity benefits and enriches our work and helps us to effectively deliver services to our employees and communities.

Job responsibilities include determining eligibility and performing ongoing case management for Public Assistance Programs in MAXIS. Public Assistance programs include SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), GA (General Assistance), MSA (Minnesota Supplemental Aid), HS (Housing Support), MFIP (Minnesota Family Investment Program), and Maxis MA health care programs including MA with waivers and MA with Long-Term Care. Eligibility Specialists are responsible to conduct interviews, process incoming verifications, make determinations, and provide referrals for other services if appropriate.

Washington County offers a comprehensive benefit package including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance. This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.

• Current eligibility specialist in the state of Minnesota with more than 24 months of experience determining eligibility for public assistance programs
• Experience determining Medical Assistance
• Experience determining eligibility for SNAP
• Experience determining eligibility for cash assistance programs

Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

Primary location is flexible and could be Stillwater, Woodbury, Forest Lake, or Cottage Grove.

8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Flex schedules are available. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

$28.62 - $39.00 Hourly

Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

The Eligibility Specialist determines client eligibility, provides case management and helps achieve service goals for health care, employment, veterans and other public assistance programs using an advanced level of technical knowledge of multiple programs, departmental processes, and automated caseload administration.

(General) High School diploma (or equivalency) and two years of paid work experience in a Social Services or Human Services agency; or completion of at least two years of post-secondary education and one year of paid work experience in a Social Services or Human Services agency; or completion of the Minnesota State College Public Welfare Financial Worker or Human Services program.

• Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals.
• Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate support for the County’s diversity, equity and inclusion program.
• Promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement in the workplace.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, or ability to learn, quality/continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates ability to apply the principles and practices of public human services programs.
• Demonstrates ability to conduct interviews.
• Demonstrates ability to explain complex rules and programs so they can be understood by people of diverse…