Eligibility Worker

Douglas County   Alexandria, MN   Full-time     Social Service
Posted on October 24, 2024
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Join the Social Services Department! This is an excellent full time opportunity

Starting Salary: $26.12 hourly


Great benefits including: No Cost Health Insurance Employer HSA & Retirement Contributions. In addition, receive annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) per the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.  We also offer no-cost/low-cost health insurance plan options. Douglas County contributes to a Health Savings Account and a (PERA) pension plan. Become vested in as little as 3 years of employment for lifetime benefits upon retirement! Douglas County is also a qualified Employer for the Public Sector Loan Forgiveness Program. 

Perform a wide variety of tasks related to the determination of eligibility of clients for income maintenance programs and services. Interview clients, efficiently process detailed information, refer clients to programs, community resources, provide information, and guidance.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT HIRE :
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Two years of study at an accredited two-or four-year college or university or similar institution, with an emphasis in the behavioral sciences, business, or closely related subjects (at least 23-quarter credits or 16-semester credits); or
Successful completion of the technical college Human Services Eligibility Worker certificate program will substitute for one year of the required clerical experience working with the public; or  
Three years of clerical experience or experience working with the public or some combination of the two, totaling three years; or
Two years of clerical experience in a Social Service/Human Services agency.
Currently possess a valid Class D, Minnesota State Driver's License, or ability to obtain upon start of employment. 

Click Apply Now for all the details to be considered.
This career recruitment closes at 4:30pm on 11/6/2024.


Douglas County

Alexandria , MN