Intern: Economic Assistance & Benefits Specialist

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Department of Social Services in Aberdeen, SD, seeks an Intern - Economic Assistance Benefits Specialist Intern for the Spring session. The role interviews clients, counsels households, and identifies resources to determine eligibility for multiple programs to support basic self-sufficiency.

Applicants must be current part-time or full-time students and have completed at least one year of their program by internship start. Preference may be given to SD residents and SD institution students.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply.
• By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.

Responsibilities

• Assess and analyze current life circumstances and financial capabilities to provide assistance and services.
• Interview, counsel, and identify available resources; verify records and determine eligibility for social service programs.

Education

Part-time or full-time student enrolled

Completed one year (nine months) of program

Job description

Department of Social Services in Aberdeen, SD, seeks an Intern - Economic Assistance Benefits Specialist Intern for the Spring session. The role interviews clients, counsels households, and identifies resources to determine eligibility for multiple programs to support basic self-sufficiency.

Applicants must be current part-time or full-time students and have completed at least one year of their program by internship start. Preference may be given to SD residents and SD institution students.