INTERVIEWING CLERK - 60062652
About The Position
The position of Interviewing Clerk is a paraprofessional position assigned to the Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency with primary responsibility for reviewing applications to collect demographic information and/or provide information and referral services. This position is ideal for someone who has excellent computer/data entry skills, a high degree of organizational skills and enjoys the challenge of tight deadlines. Location: Belle Glade. Applicants interested in working in counties/cities other than listed will need to apply for positions advertised for those specific areas on the PeopleFirst System Annual Salary: $34,760.00. Annual salary listed does not include an additional bi-weekly competitive area differential (CAD) of $48.80. Internal salary appointments are determined according to DCF Salary policy.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of clerical or public contact experience.
- College education from an accredited institution or vocational/technical training can substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter or 720 class room hours for each year of the required experience.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency need at time of interview and/or selection.
Responsibilities
- Determines eligibility for expedited food assistance services
- Explains eligibility to applicants and recipients applying/receiving public assistance
- Enters client data into database based on intake of caller information
- Maintains necessary files and records
- Completes general clerical duties including using computer to input data of clients who are applying for public assistance benefits
- Answers phones
- Uses photocopy machine, scanner and other office equipment
- Conducts application registration
- Schedules appointments
- Performs intake interviews
- Conducts statewide clearance and reconciles any discrepancies on all household members
- Maintain office email accounts and serves as clerical backup for units
Benefits
- affordable health insurance plans
- liberal sick and annual leave policy
- tuition waiver program through state colleges and universities
- 9 holidays and 1 personal day
- FRS Investment or FRS Pension plans
- numerous pre-tax and post-tax benefit programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
