Entry-Level Eligibility & Benefits Specialist

187-Warren Dept Of Social Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

187-Warren Dept Of Social Services is seeking a Benefit Programs Specialist I in a full-time role. The position trains under supervision to determine eligibility for various social services programs and progresses to full-performance level after training and approval.

The role emphasizes interviewing, data collection, and calculating assistance plans, with opportunities for advancement within the department’s compensation framework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with additional training or related work experience.
• Strong interviewing and data-collection abilities.
• Proficiency with personal computers and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews to determine eligibility for assistance and re-determine continuing eligibility.
• Explain temporary assistance programs and reasons for assistance.
• Process applications for financial assistance and explain client responsibilities and program availability.
• Evaluate data for completeness and accuracy, and substantiate where needed.
• Compute and evaluate assistance plans and special circumstance allowances.
• Assess factors like education, work experience and employability.
• Maintain case records and produce reports using automated systems.

Skills

Interviewing

Communication

Data entry

Office software

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Office software

Job description

187-Warren Dept Of Social Services is seeking a Benefit Programs Specialist I in a full-time role. The position trains under supervision to determine eligibility for various social services programs and progresses to full-performance level after training and approval.

The role emphasizes interviewing, data collection, and calculating assistance plans, with opportunities for advancement within the department’s compensation framework.