Human Services Eligibility Specialist

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Baltimore County Government is seeking a Human Services Assistant- Non-Merit for the Center for Family Success in Towson, MD. Under close supervision, the incumbent determines eligibility for various programs and assists human services professionals with case management and record-keeping.

The position requires an associate degree in a social or behavioral science, with CDA certifications preferred. Applicants must prepare detailed case records and be willing to drive for home visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college with an associate degree in a social or behavioral science.
• Preferred: 90-hour CDA and 45-hour Infant/Toddler CDA certifications.
• Experience in counseling, intake, or referral work may substitute education on a year-for-year basis up to two years.

Responsibilities

• Interviews clients and reviews applications to determine eligibility.
• Explains program policies and assists clients with information gathering.
• Contacts agencies to verify information and assists in program placement.
• Computes grant amounts based on guidelines.
• Initiates procedures to grant, modify, or terminate client participation.
• Maintains detailed case records and prepares periodic reports.
• Performs duties such as assisting walk-in clients and answering calls.
• May conduct home visits to obtain or verify information.

Skills

Interviewing techniques

Mathematical calculations

Writing

Information gathering

Oral communication

Regulations knowledge

Records maintenance

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Crisis management

Driving for home visits

Education

Associate degree in social science or behavioral science

90-hour CDA certification

45-hour Infant/Toddler CDA certification

Job description

Baltimore County Government is seeking a Human Services Assistant- Non-Merit for the Center for Family Success in Towson, MD. Under close supervision, the incumbent determines eligibility for various programs and assists human services professionals with case management and record-keeping.

The position requires an associate degree in a social or behavioral science, with CDA certifications preferred. Applicants must prepare detailed case records and be willing to drive for home visits as needed.