Public Benefits Eligibility Specialist - Entry Level

State of Nevada (NV); Elko (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nevada Division of Social Services in Elko, NV is hiring an entry-level Family Services Specialist 1 (underfilling a Specialist 2) to assist with public assistance applications and eligibility determinations. You will verify information with landlords, employers, and creditors and help establish client benefit plans.

Responsibilities include client interviews, explaining program requirements, income calculations, and coordinating services with community providers.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of applicable experience as described in the duties.
• Typing certificate issued within the last 12 months showing at least 35 wpm must accompany you at interview.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education is required.
• Knowledge of functions and operations of social service programs and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in completing required applications, declarations, forms, reviewing information for accuracy and consistency, and conferring with others.
• Interview clients, explain conditions, and elicit information.
• Interview clients to assess their vocational potential and available employment options.
• Research, verify, and evaluate information to establish eligibility.
• Perform income computation and other factors impacting the level of benefits.
• Identify existing job skills, work experience, and immediate employment barriers.
• Explain program objectives, requirements, and services and respond to client questions.
• Develop a personal responsibility plan and design an individualized job training plan.
• Coordinate services through community providers and other agency personnel.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Mathematical computations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

State of Nevada Division of Social Services in Elko, NV is hiring an entry-level Family Services Specialist 1 (underfilling a Specialist 2) to assist with public assistance applications and eligibility determinations. You will verify information with landlords, employers, and creditors and help establish client benefit plans.

Responsibilities include client interviews, explaining program requirements, income calculations, and coordinating services with community providers.