Eligibility Worker

BUFFALO BRIDGES HUMAN SERVICE ZONE

Title : ELIGIBILITY WORKER I

Status : Full-Time

Summary of Work

Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services to deliver exceptional Economic Assistance programs to our community.

The Eligibility Worker determines eligibility of clients for Economic Assistance Programs by interpreting state and federal policies.

Economic Assistance programs include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANIF), Health Care Coverage, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Low-Income Energy Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Healthy Steps and General Assistance. Assistance Programs.

Program training is provided for this position.

Eligibility Worker– Example of Duties :

• Conduct interviews of applicants and recipients
• Process client applications
• Establish electronic record
• Attend training and workshops
• Perform defined case changes, workflow functions, and / or determinations
• Interpret state, federal, and county policies
• Monitor program and policy updates
• Maintain working knowledge of laws, rules, policies, procedures, and other regulations

To succeed in this position , you should have strong verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy, collaboration, and decision-making skills.

An ideal candidate for this position will be organized and able to communicate effectively with diverse populations.

You will have an eye for detail, be able to manage your time and priorities effectively and pride yourself on excellent communication skills, empathy, and being a team player.

You will have a passion for helping others and making a difference in our community.

Working for Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone :

Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Stutsman County as a Stutsman County employee.

Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical, dental and life insurance coverage, as well as an excellent retirement package (ND PERS).

Employees enjoy 10 paid holidays, as well as earning both annual leave AND sick leave days.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, PLUS one of the following :

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