Public Benefits Eligibility Specialist I (Bilingual)

Mesa County; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

Life insurance

Long term disability

Job summary

Mesa County is seeking an Eligibility Worker to perform intake and ongoing eligibility determinations for Food Assistance and Medical Programs. You will interpret program rules, conduct interviews, document findings, and coordinate with clients and community resources in a team-focused setting.

The role requires a high school diploma and prior office/public service experience; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years office or public service experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable.
• Ability to conduct eligibility interviews and use eligibility systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial intake and determine ongoing eligibility for Food Assistance, Medical Programs and related services.
• Interpret and apply program rules and policies.
• Enter data accurately into complex systems and maintain file organization.
• Provide referrals to community resources and assist clients in completing forms.

Skills

Office experience

Public service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years office/public service experience

Tools

Eligibility software

Job description

Mesa County is seeking an Eligibility Worker to perform intake and ongoing eligibility determinations for Food Assistance and Medical Programs. You will interpret program rules, conduct interviews, document findings, and coordinate with clients and community resources in a team-focused setting.

The role requires a high school diploma and prior office/public service experience; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.