Economic Assistance Intern: Eligibility & Community Impact

Sdsoybean; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Social Services in Sioux Falls, SD is offering an Intern - Economic Assistance Benefits Specialist for Fall/Spring sessions. This internship provides hands-on experience assisting low income individuals with eligibility determinations for SNAP and Medicaid, while learning about state policy and program administration.

You will communicate with customers, verify information, enter data into the system, and determine eligibility based on rules.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student.
• By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year of their chosen program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with eligibility determinations for Economic Assistance programs (e.g., SNAP, Medicaid).
• Communicate with customers and verify collateral information.
• Enter information into the computer system and determine eligibility based on program rules.
• Refer customers to state, federal, and local resources when appropriate.
• Gain knowledge of other programs managed by Economic Assistance.

Education

Student enrollment

Job description

The Department of Social Services in Sioux Falls, SD is offering an Intern - Economic Assistance Benefits Specialist for Fall/Spring sessions. This internship provides hands-on experience assisting low income individuals with eligibility determinations for SNAP and Medicaid, while learning about state policy and program administration.

You will communicate with customers, verify information, enter data into the system, and determine eligibility based on rules.