Spring Internship: Economic Assistance Benefits Specialist

State of South Dakota; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Dakota Department of Social Services in Aberdeen, SD invites applications for the Spring internship: Intern - Economic Assistance Benefits Specialist Intern. The role supports assessing life circumstances, counseling clients, and determining program eligibility to connect low income individuals with benefits.

Applicants must be enrolled as part-time or full-time students; preference may be given to juniors/seniors and South Dakota residents.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/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.
• All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.
• Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.

Responsibilities

• This position assesses and analyzes current life circumstances and financial capabilities to provide assistance and services to low income individuals and their families by interviewing, counseling, and identifying available resources; obtaining records, verifying collateral information and determining eligibility for multiple social service programs; responding to public inquiries regarding social services and benefits; and interpreting rules, regulations, and policies to ensure appropriate benefits and services are provided in an effective and expedient manner to assist in the individual's basic self-sufficiency.

Education

Enrolled student (part-time/full-time)

Job description

State of South Dakota Department of Social Services in Aberdeen, SD invites applications for the Spring internship: Intern - Economic Assistance Benefits Specialist Intern. The role supports assessing life circumstances, counseling clients, and determining program eligibility to connect low income individuals with benefits.

Applicants must be enrolled as part-time or full-time students; preference may be given to juniors/seniors and South Dakota residents.