Emergency Assistance Eligibility Specialist

Beltrami County; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Beltrami County is seeking a full-time Emergency Assistance Specialist to support the Consolidated Intake office in Bemidji, MN. The role administers county emergency assistance programs, assists applicants and staff, and performs related duties under moderate supervision of the Economic Assistance Program Manager.

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and three years of clerical or public welfare experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three years of work experience in clerical, business, public welfare programs or administrative support.
• Thorough knowledge of emergency assistance policies and EDMS; ability to verify information and manage data.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients applying for emergency assistance and collect verifications.
• Enter applicant information into the state database.
• Determine eligibility and issue payments through the state system.
• Coordinate payments with related agencies and inform applicants of status.

Skills

Emergency assistance policy

EDMS knowledge

Income verification

Office software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3 years clerical/public welfare experience

Tools

MAXIS

Office software

Job description

Beltrami County is seeking a full-time Emergency Assistance Specialist to support the Consolidated Intake office in Bemidji, MN. The role administers county emergency assistance programs, assists applicants and staff, and performs related duties under moderate supervision of the Economic Assistance Program Manager.

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and three years of clerical or public welfare experience.