Public Assistance Eligibility & Referral Specialist I

Miami-County; Eldean (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

HSA County Contribution

Dental

Vision

Life AD&D Insurance

FSA Health

FSA DepCare

OPERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

EAP

Tuition Discounts

Fitness Center

Job summary

Miami County Board of Commissioners is seeking an Eligibility Referral Specialist to interview public assistance clients and maintain communication regarding eligibility for SNAP, Medicaid, OWF, PRC, childcare, WIOA, LEAP, CCMEP and related programs. The role includes tracking clients in education/training, assisting with job search, and coordinating with partner agencies to create work experiences.

Responsibilities also include handling overpayments/under-issuances, attending hearings, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, or 1–3 years at a JFS agency.
• Preferred: Associate Degree.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and maintains communication with public assistance clients and assesses ongoing employment barriers.
• Tracks clients in education or training programs and assists with job search/retention activities.
• Processes public assistance overpayments and under-issuances.
• Attends hearings, trainings, and meetings regarding public assistance or employment issues.
• Contacts other agencies to establish potential work experience sites for participants.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks related to the Eligibility/Referral unit.

Skills

Typing

Word Processing

Interviewing

Education

High School Diploma/GED or 1-3 years at a JFS agency

Associate Degree

Job description

Miami County Board of Commissioners is seeking an Eligibility Referral Specialist to interview public assistance clients and maintain communication regarding eligibility for SNAP, Medicaid, OWF, PRC, childcare, WIOA, LEAP, CCMEP and related programs. The role includes tracking clients in education/training, assisting with job search, and coordinating with partner agencies to create work experiences.

Responsibilities also include handling overpayments/under-issuances, attending hearings, and