Grant-Funded Eligibility Specialist for Social Programs

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

life insurance

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a full-time interviewer in Lowndes County, GA to determine eligibility for social programs and agency resources. You will interview and investigate applicants and recipients, record and evaluate data, and initiate actions to grant, modify, deny, or terminate eligibility.

Required: High school diploma or GED and two years of related experience. This grant-funded role offers comprehensive benefits and wellness-focused workplace initiatives.

Qualifications

• Interview and investigate applicants to determine program eligibility.
• Record and evaluate personal and financial data for eligibility decisions.
• Initiate procedures to grant, modify, deny, or terminate benefits.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, interview and investigate applicants and recipients to determine eligibility for social programs.
• Record and evaluate personal and financial data provided by individuals.
• Initiate procedures to grant, modify, deny, or terminate eligibility for various aid programs.

Skills

Interviews

Eligibility assessment

Data recording

Education

High school diploma/GED

Two years related experience

Job description

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a full-time interviewer in Lowndes County, GA to determine eligibility for social programs and agency resources. You will interview and investigate applicants and recipients, record and evaluate data, and initiate actions to grant, modify, deny, or terminate eligibility.

Required: High school diploma or GED and two years of related experience. This grant-funded role offers comprehensive benefits and wellness-focused workplace initiatives.