Case Management Specialist II — Eligibility & Outcomes

County of Summit, OH; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Summit, OH is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to determine initial and ongoing eligibility for federal and state mandated programs. You will conduct interactive interviews with clients, collect verifications, and enter data into the Ohio Benefits System, while coordinating with social workers and providers to ensure accurate determinations.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in social or behavioral sciences.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in social or behavioral sciences or other related discipline, or equivalent combination of training and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes interactive interview process with applicants, clients, family members, and/or representatives, through agency appointments, office, institutional and home visits, phone, and email to screen and determine client’s initial and on-going eligibility.
• consults with social workers/case managers, medical providers and authorized representatives to determine eligibility and evaluate support needed
• assists with completion of applications when requested
• processes all referrals relating to client’s case
• reviews and monitors case changes that affect client’s assistance (on-going, walk-ins)
• assesses clients employability skills, experience, knowledge
• assigns clients to appropriate work program activities
• reviews and monitors work program participation to assess compliance
• develops self-sufficiency contracts and employability plans

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social or behavioral sciences or other related discipline

Job description

The County of Summit, OH is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to determine initial and ongoing eligibility for federal and state mandated programs. You will conduct interactive interviews with clients, collect verifications, and enter data into the Ohio Benefits System, while coordinating with social workers and providers to ensure accurate determinations.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in social or behavioral sciences.