Benefits Eligibility Specialist I

Spotsylvania County; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Leave

Sick Leave Bank

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation 457

Job summary

Spotsylvania County seeks an Eligibility Specialist to determine eligibility for financial, medical, food assistance, and other benefit programs. You will process applications, interview applicants, explain programs, and maintain records to ensure accurate determinations.

This essential role requires handling sensitive information, coordinating with clients and agencies, and sometimes working weekends to meet deadlines. A Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Services or related field preferred.
• Experience with public assistance program administration and eligibility evaluation.
• Strong data entry and PC skills; ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Processes applications for financial assistance, medical assistance, and food stamps.
• Interviews applicants and explains scope of benefit programs.
• Verifies information and determines eligibility for assistance.

Skills

Interviewing applicants

Public assistance program admin

Eligibility evaluation

Customer service

Data entry/PC operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Services

Tools

VACMS system

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Job description

Spotsylvania County seeks an Eligibility Specialist to determine eligibility for financial, medical, food assistance, and other benefit programs. You will process applications, interview applicants, explain programs, and maintain records to ensure accurate determinations.

This essential role requires handling sensitive information, coordinating with clients and agencies, and sometimes working weekends to meet deadlines. A Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are preferred.