Impactful Eligibility Specialist – Public Services

Goodhue County; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Goodhue County Health & Human Services is seeking an Eligibility Worker in Red Wing, MN to determine eligibility for income maintenance programs such as Food Support, Medical Assistance and Cash Programs. You will interview clients, verify information, explain procedures and guide applicants through the process.

The role requires a high school diploma with post-secondary study or clerical experience in a county agency, and offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay in a county

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 2 years of study at a 2 or 4-year College with emphasis in Behavioral Sciences or Business.
• OR Two (2) years of clerical experience in a County Health & Human Services Agency, OR 3 years of clerical experience elsewhere may be substituted for the 2 years of post-high school education.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks related to determination of eligibility for income maintenance programs.
• Interviews clients to obtain and verify factual information.
• Explains application procedures and assists with completing forms for income maintenance programs.
• Determines eligibility and amount of benefits for cash, food, and medical programs.
• Informs clients of rights and appeal processes.
• Makes referrals to Social Services and community resources when appropriate.

Education

High school diploma plus 2 years college in Behavioral Sciences or Business

2 years clerical experience in a County Health & Human Services Agency

3 years clerical experience elsewhere

Job description

Goodhue County Health & Human Services is seeking an Eligibility Worker in Red Wing, MN to determine eligibility for income maintenance programs such as Food Support, Medical Assistance and Cash Programs. You will interview clients, verify information, explain procedures and guide applicants through the process.

The role requires a high school diploma with post-secondary study or clerical experience in a county agency, and offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay in a county