Eligibility Specialist I – Public Benefits

State of Hawai'i; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawai'i's Department of Human Services, Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division (BESSD) seeks Eligibility Worker I trainees in Kona and Captain Cook. Positions offer a monthly salary from $3,748 to $4,742 and involve determining eligibility for food, clothing, shelter assistance under public programs.

As an entry-level trainee, the role provides training on policies and procedures of public assistance, with opportunities to learn federal and state requirements.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of work experience involving public contact, providing information and explaining policies in person or by telephone.
• Education requirement may be met by a high school diploma or equivalent, or 30 semester hours substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine initial and continuing eligibility for public assistance programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Thirty (30) semester credit hours substituted for General Experience

Job description

The State of Hawai'i's Department of Human Services, Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division (BESSD) seeks Eligibility Worker I trainees in Kona and Captain Cook. Positions offer a monthly salary from $3,748 to $4,742 and involve determining eligibility for food, clothing, shelter assistance under public programs.

As an entry-level trainee, the role provides training on policies and procedures of public assistance, with opportunities to learn federal and state requirements.