Child Care Eligibility Specialist – Bilingual

Mesa-County; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Mesa County seeks a Child Care Specialist to determine eligibility for child care assistance programs, verify information, and process cases within state and county rules. You will deliver client‑centered service, explain program rules, and connect clients to community resources.

The role requires basic math for payment calculations, record-keeping, and timely case management. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required; two years of related experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's not required; HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in fields involving regulatory compliance, eligibility processing, or customer service preferred.
• Strong math and data entry skills with attention to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Determine initial and ongoing eligibility for child care assistance programs according to state and county rules.
• Verify income, resources, and child care arrangements using data sources.
• Decide cases by approving, denying, or closing and notifying clients.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mesa County seeks a Child Care Specialist to determine eligibility for child care assistance programs, verify information, and process cases within state and county rules. You will deliver client‑centered service, explain program rules, and connect clients to community resources.

The role requires basic math for payment calculations, record-keeping, and timely case management. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required; two years of related experience