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State of South Dakota · 4 months ago

Intern - Benefit Specialist (Summer)

positionAberdeen, SD
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$20/hr - $20/hr

The State of South Dakota is seeking a summer intern for the position of Benefit Specialist. The role involves assessing and analyzing the life circumstances and financial capabilities of low-income individuals to provide them with appropriate assistance and services.

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Responsibilities

Assesses and analyzes current life circumstances and financial capabilities to provide assistance and services to low income individuals and their families
Interviewing, counseling, and identifying available resources
Obtaining records, verifying collateral information and determining eligibility for multiple social service programs
Responding to public inquiries regarding social services and benefits
Interpreting rules, regulations, and policies to ensure appropriate benefits and services are provided in an effective and expedient manner to assist in the individual's basic self-sufficiency

Qualification

SociologyPsychologyHuman DevelopmentCase ManagementInterviewingCounselingPublic InquiriesEligibility Determination

Required

APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER
Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply
By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program

Preferred

Preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior
Preference may be given to South Dakota residents
Preference may be given to students of South Dakota institutions

Company

State of South Dakota

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Governor Larry Rhoden’s goal is to create a culture in state government centered around servant leadership, civility, openness, and responsiveness.
dateFounded in 1889
location
Pierre, South Dakota, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://doh.sd.gov/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Pat Snow
Chief Technology Officer
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Jason Simmons
Chief Financial Officer - Department of Social Services
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