Eligibility Worker
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The Eligibility Worker assists Rice County residents in obtaining or maintaining accessibility to multiple complex public assistance resources and programs available to meet their economic and social service needs according to federal, state and county program policies; as first line of defense to poverty while being good stewards of taxpayer money. This position communicates public assistance program purposes, requirements and applies policies to individuals in a clear, polite, professional and culturally sensitive manner. This position must determine client eligibility for multiple federal and state cash assistance, food support, healthcare, emergency assistance, county burials and childcare assistance programs. This position must make determination or redetermination of benefit amounts accurately and timely while staying current on all federal and state legislative changes and apply them to program policy. Examples of Duties Determine initial and ongoing financial assistance eli...Worker, High School, Retail, Program, Experience