Benefits Eligibility Specialist I (Remote Eligible)

Florida; Bonifay (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Children and Families is seeking an Eligibility Specialist I in Bonifay, FL to interview applicants, verify information, and determine eligibility for Food Assistance, Medicaid, and Cash Assistance. You will learn state and federal regulations through intensive training and ongoing updates, ensuring timely, accurate benefit determinations.

Applicants must have 2+ years in related areas or an Associate degree/60 semester hours with mandatory training.

Qualifications

• Two years or more of customer service, interviewing, investigating, or determining eligibility.
• An Associate degree or 60 semester hours can substitute for the experience.
• Must attach education/certification documents when applying.

Responsibilities

• Interview applicants to obtain and verify information for eligibility.
• Learn state and federal program regulations through training and ongoing updates.
• Compute and authorize government assistance benefits based on financial status.

Skills

Customer service

Interviewing

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate degree

60 semester hours

Job description

The Department of Children and Families is seeking an Eligibility Specialist I in Bonifay, FL to interview applicants, verify information, and determine eligibility for Food Assistance, Medicaid, and Cash Assistance. You will learn state and federal regulations through intensive training and ongoing updates, ensuring timely, accurate benefit determinations.

Applicants must have 2+ years in related areas or an Associate degree/60 semester hours with mandatory training.