Eligibility Worker

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance provides extraordinary human services that build safety, health, and well-being in the communities of Dodge, Steele and Waseca counties. The multi-county agency allows for a deeper bench of staff and increased opportunity for specialization, resulting in improved responsiveness. Join MNPrairie as we transform service delivery to achieve the best outcomes possible using emerging, evidence-based best practices. MNPrairie offers competitive wage and benefits including PERA pension. The environment is fast paced and technologically advanced.

Eligibility Worker

Salary Range: $22.75 - $34.42 per hour

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

*Eligibility Worker on the Family Team at the Steele Site*

Eligibility Worker performs intermediate administrative and technical work evaluating and explaining program benefit and eligibility requirements to applicants and clients, processing applications and recertification, according to county, state and federal policies, statutes and guidelines, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Income and Health Care Assistance Supervisor.

· Interviews clients; obtains and verifies information necessary to process applications and recertification.

· Enters case specific information for applications, recertification and unscheduled reported changes into state and local databases and computer systems.

· Educate clientele on rights and responsibilities, appeals, program policies and guidelines, reporting requirements and privacy practices.

· Maintain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures governing the administration of public assistance programs.

· Mentor, train, and provide on-going support to peers.

· Respond timely to client questions or concerns.

· Maintains case files and records maintenance, determines eligibility which includes: approving, modifying, denying or terminating program eligibility in accordance with state polices, procedures and timelines.

Successful candidates will have:

· Associates/technical degree with coursework in paralegal, business, public administration behavioral or social sciences or related field and considerable (3-5 years) experience working with at-risk populations and the public - - OR - - High school diploma/GED and a minimum of 3 years of experience working County Human Services.

· Valid driver's license

· Ability to pass a background check

To be considered, candidates must complete the application process:

*Visit: https://secure6.entertimeonline.com/ta/6128345.careers?rnd=CAB&ShowAllOpenings=to complete a MNPrairie application.

The application deadline is Tuesday, March 26th, 2024.

Applicants will be rated based on their application materials and answers to the supplemental questionnaire. The information provided should clearly outline your work experience and skills and support your answers to the supplemental questions. Falsified information may result in disqualification for this position and future positions with Minnesota Prairie County Alliance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.75 - $34.42 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person