Public Assistance Eligibility Specialist

Montrose County Sheriff's Office; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Montrose County Sheriff's Office is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to determine initial and continuing eligibility for food assistance, medical assistance, and cash programs in Colorado. The role operates CBMS, conducts client interviews, gathers verifications, and explains program requirements and community resources.

Under supervision, responsibilities include maintaining case files, verifying information across systems, preparing reports, and referring clients to related programs.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent; high school diploma accepted with experience.
• Experience dealing with a diverse public preferred.
• Ability to analyze and apply agency rules to determine eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial client interviews to determine eligibility.
• Explain program benefits and requirements to applicants.
• Gather information and verifications for participation.
• Maintain organized case files and document evidence for eligibility.
• Verify information across interfaces and systems.
• Prepare and process monthly or periodic reports as required.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish

Analytical skills

Data entry

Education

Associates degree or high school diploma

Job description

Montrose County Sheriff's Office is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to determine initial and continuing eligibility for food assistance, medical assistance, and cash programs in Colorado. The role operates CBMS, conducts client interviews, gathers verifications, and explains program requirements and community resources.

Under supervision, responsibilities include maintaining case files, verifying information across systems, preparing reports, and referring clients to related programs.