Montgomery County Government · 15 hours ago
Government Assistance Eligibility Specialist I, Grade 17
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $67K/yr
0+ years expMontgomery County Government is the largest County Department in Maryland, focused on delivering public health and human services. They are seeking a Government Assistance Eligibility Specialist I to determine eligibility for various assistance programs, providing critical support to individuals and families in need.
GovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Determine eligibility of County residents for various programs that assist individuals, families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities needing financial and/or medical assistance and other support services
Receive formal and on-the-job training in income assistance eligibility procedures, while performing duties of limited scope intended to introduce them to the field
Work with applicants, their families, and/or their representatives; professional social service and related staff within the department; State and Federal agencies, other counties, community social service agencies, and service providers to obtain or verify information, resolve problems, coordinate actions regarding eligibility determinations, or refer people and cases to other service units or agencies
Conduct and complete initial interviews, process cases, authorize benefits, make necessary referrals to other services and programs and maintain an ongoing caseload to meet all established requirements
Determine initial and ongoing eligibility for various healthcare programs
Cover a portion of the cost of care in long-term care facilities, for aged, blind, or disabled persons whose available income is insufficient to meet the entire cost
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree
None experience required
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
Preferred
Candidates with experience in human services eligibility determination and in direct customer service functions, such as conducting interviews, addressing, and resolving customer issues, are strongly desired
Knowledge and experience with Public Assistance Programs
Experience navigating databases
Experience with eligibility Determination
Company
Montgomery County Government
Government for Montgomery County, Maryland
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beryl Feinberg
Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer in the Department of General Services
Karen Quinlan Hawkins
Chief Operating Officer, Finance Dept
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