Eligibility Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant exposure to or experience with clients experiencing challenges in finding employment.
• Proficient in using electronic platforms (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, internet research, database management, and virtual learning platforms).
• Requires travel to other facilities and meetings as needed.
• Reliable transportation is required

Nice To Haves

• advanced education or vocational training is a plus
• Experience in a related field such as workforce development or social services is preferred.
• a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle strongly preferred
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish both oral and written a plus.
• Demonstrated experience working with young adults, 18-24, looking for employment, continuing education or career readiness, a plus.
• Demonstrated experience working with young adults, 14-24, in shelters, residential facilities, foster care, or juvenile justice impacted, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists with identifying and implementing appropriate promotional and recruitment plans that effectively increase job seeker enrollment, in particular but not exclusive to specific target populations.
• Supports community and internal programs by promoting El Barrio through events, meetings, and recruitment. Builds and maintains relationships with potential clients and recruitment sources.
• Screen, interview, complete intake process and verify applicants’ eligibility requirements for the corresponding program.
• Be thoroughly familiar with El Barrio programs, career profile and eligibility requirements to participate in recruitment fairs and present information sessions outlining opportunities, working conditions, training, and related workforce development topics that will attract and enroll potential job seekers into the program.
• Maintains relationships with contract partners to support and monitor referrals.
• Collect, update and maintain data relevant to recruiting and intake. Provides data entry support across the Workforce program.
• Responsible for accurate reporting in various internal and external CRM systems.
• Apply evaluations, tests or any general assessment to program applicants, as applicable.
• Calls and mail letters to potential job seekers for pre-engagement activities immediately upon a referral to ensure participants receive detailed expectations in order to process their enrollment timely.

Benefits

• tuition reimbursement
• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k with employer contribution
• vacation/sick/holiday paid time off
• employer paid life insurance
• long-term disability