Eligibility Worker- Temporary

County Of Goodhue • Red Wing, MN

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About The Position

Goodhue County Health and Human Services is seeking experienced, qualified Eligibility Workers on a temporary basis to fill a critical need in processing applications. This role involves determining client eligibility for various income maintenance programs, including Food Support, Medical Assistance, and Cash Programs. The position requires interviewing clients, verifying information, explaining application procedures, and determining benefit levels. Additionally, the role involves informing clients of their rights and making appropriate referrals to social services and community resources.

Requirements

• High school diploma plus 2 years of study at a 2 or 4-year College with emphasis in the Behavioral Sciences or Business.
• Qualified Eligibility Workers with Health Care and Long-Term Care experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks related to the determination of eligibility of clients for income maintenance programs such as Food Support, Medical Assistance and Cash Programs.
• Interviews clients to obtain necessary factual information and verify information received from clients.
• Explains application procedures to individual(s) and answers questions on how to complete the application forms for income maintenance programs.
• Determines eligibility for and amount of benefits for a variety of public assistance programs, including cash, food and medical.
• Informs clients of their rights and method of appeal and other legal rights.
• Makes referrals to Social Services and other community resources, when appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree