Eligibility Worker

Big Stone County; Ortonville (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

County benefits

Job summary

Big Stone County is seeking an Eligibility Worker to join the Family Services Department. The role involves processing and determining eligibility for income maintenance programs, maintaining case records, and entering data into State Systems.

The incumbent will analyze outcomes to approve eligibility and must meet state, federal, and county requirements. This is a full-time position, with 37.5 hours per week, offering county benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent with clerical/public experience.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance; clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Process and determine eligibility for income maintenance programs.
• Maintain case records and data entry in State Systems.
• Analyze outcomes to approve program eligibility.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Public interaction

Education

High School Diploma

Clerical experience or public service experience

Job description

Big Stone County is seeking an Eligibility Worker to work within our Family Services Department. This position is responsible for processing and determining eligibility for income maintenance programs, maintain case records, enter data into various State Systems, analyze outcomes and approve eligibility. This position must complete necessary state, federal, and county requirements. Eligibility Workers must understand all financial programs to be able to properly request and gather information needed to assist clients and be able to accurately determine program eligibility.

Accepting applications until November 13th, 2026.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent as well as three years of successful clerical experience and or experience working with the public, or two years of successful clerical experience in a social services agency or some combination or the two.
• Valid Drivers' License, able to provide proof of insurance, clean driving record
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and in a team

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This is a full-time position with County benefits and is scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week. It is a grade 8 position with a 2026 pay starting at$26.77/hour.

Veterans Preference

The Minnesota Veterans Preference Act (VPA) grants most veterans a limited preference over non-veterans in hiring and promotion for most Minnesota public employment positions, as granted in Minnesota Statutes §197.447, §43A.11, and §197.455.

For more information, please see our Veterans Preference information page.