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Eligibility Specialist
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An Eligibility Specialist provides assistance and information for people who apply for a government benefits program or health care program. Answers questions, assists with an application process, and reviews applications and relevant background information to determine eligibility. May assist eligible applicants with enrolling in a program.
$46,160 / year median in Alabama
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Make a difference every day as an Eligibility Specialist at United Way of Central Alabama by helping connect individuals and families to life-changing resources. This dynamic role blends compassionate service, problem-solving, and collaboration to ensure people receive the support they need while strengthening our community and creating meaningful impact. Job Summary Conducts client screenings and intakes and provides administrative support for the Priority Veteran program, which offers Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing services to qualifying Veteran families. Responsibilities Serve as initial point of contact for Veterans seeking housing assistance in Alabama Manage Priority Veteran intake line, including fielding calls from Veterans across Alabama and referring providers Prescreen potential clients by phone and/or in person for program eligibility and connect non-eligible clients with other community resources Follow up on all client inquiries and return voicemails in a timely manner Effectively communicate the Priority Veteran program to prospective clients and the community Ensure pre-screenings are accurately documented is Service Point Gather required documents from veterans and accurately conduct eligibility determinations following grant guidelines Schedule intakes and prepare intake packets and materials for the office Maintain knowledge of other resources available to veterans Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the PV and SSVF program guidelines and veteran homelessness Other duties as assigned Qualifications Knowledge & Skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Customer-service oriented Able to establish rapport with clients who are homeless or facing homelessness Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite and Client Management System Able to work as team member Education Bachelor's degree in social work, or a related field preferred Military experience preferred, combination of education and experience considered Administrative experience preferred Working Conditions Normal office environment with occasional after-hours/weekend work and travel throughout the state Travel required Requirements Must meet and maintain eligibility requirements to be insured by UWCA's insurance Valid Alabama driver's license, reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance commensurate with State law Cell phone Background checks to include criminal record, drug screen & TB testing Ability to lift 30 lbs.