Impactful Eligibility Specialist I — Telework Eligible

My Florida CFO; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Children and Families in Fort Myers, FL seeks an Eligibility Specialist I to assess applicant and recipient eligibility for food, health and cash assistance. The role requires strong data entry, attention to detail, and timely processing within state regulations.

The position offers state employment, competitive pay, and opportunities for training, with potential telework after training completion and performance milestones.

Qualifications

• Experience in applying government eligibility rules and regulations.
• Ability to manage high-volume case processing with accuracy.
• Strong oral and written communication for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Interview applicants to determine eligibility for Food Assistance, Medicaid, and Cash Assistance.
• Review applications for completeness and accuracy and instruct clients as needed.
• Compute and authorize government benefits based on financial status.
• Enter data into a computerized eligibility system and maintain files.

Skills

Customer service

Interviewing

Recruiting

Investigating

Accounting

Eligibility determination

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Computer-based eligibility system

Job description

Department of Children and Families in Fort Myers, FL seeks an Eligibility Specialist I to assess applicant and recipient eligibility for food, health and cash assistance. The role requires strong data entry, attention to detail, and timely processing within state regulations.

The position offers state employment, competitive pay, and opportunities for training, with potential telework after training completion and performance milestones.