Economic Support Consultant

Georgia Department of Public Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

13 paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Wellness breaks

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health in Lowndes County, Georgia, is seeking an Eligibility Interviewer to determine eligibility for social programs by interviewing applicants, gathering information, and evaluating circumstances to support accurate decisions.

The position is full-time, grant-funded, with a comprehensive benefits package; requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of related experience; you will review personal and financial data and initiate procedures to grant, modify,

Qualifications

• Interviews and investigates applicants and recipients to determine eligibility for social programs.
• Records and evaluates personal and financial data obtained from individuals.
• Initiates procedures to grant, modify, deny, or terminate eligibility for various aid programs.

Responsibilities

• Interview and investigate applicants and recipients to determine eligibility for social programs.
• Record and evaluate personal and financial data from individuals.
• Initiate procedures to grant, modify, deny, or terminate eligibility for aid programs.

Skills

Interviewing

Data review

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

This is a full time, grant funded, full benefit eligible position, located in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Who we are.

We protect lives.

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer.

Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, employee retirement plan, 13 paid holidays per year, vacation and sick leave, health insurance, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/

Under supervision, interviews and investigates applicants and recipients to determine eligibility for use of social programs and agency resources. Records and evaluates personal and financial data obtained from individuals. Initiates procedures to grant, modify, deny, or terminate eligibility for various aid programs.

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of related experience.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail].

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.