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Job Description
Cass Human Service Zone is seeking an Eligibility Support Specialist in Fargo, North Dakota Cass Human Service Zone is seeking an Eligibility Support Specialist to assist the Economic Assistance team through administrative, programmatic, and client support. This position works with programs including Health Care Coverage, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and General Assistance. Program training is provided for this position. Eligibility Support Specialist example of duties: Provide support in a high-volume front-desk lobby environment by assisting clients and Team Members with inquiries and directing them to resources. Prepare documents for processing, application registration, and screening for expedite. Review, input, and retrieve data from various databases and computer systems. Maintain working knowledge of laws, rules, policies, procedures, and other regulations. To succeed in this position, you will have strong administrative, communication, and customer service skills and be comfortable working with diverse populations. You should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage time and priorities effectively while maintaining empathy and professionalism. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping others and making a difference in the community.
Eligibility Support Specialist:
Requires a high school diploma or general educational development diploma, plus one of the following, Completion of the Eligibility Worker one-year certificate program. Completion of 90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours of a bachelor's degree program. Three years of work experience involving processing claims, loans, financial eligibility benefits, credit reviews, abstracts, taxes, or housing assistance, or working in the clerical, accounting, bookkeeping, legal, financial, business, teaching, investments/financial planning, computer/data processing fields. Three years of any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must maintain valid driver's license and auto insurance. Some travel throughout Cass County could occur. Working for
Cass Human Service Zone:
Cass Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Cass County to deliver public assistance and program protocols and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Cass County as a Cass County employee. Cass Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical, dental and life insurance coverage, as well as an excellent retirement package. Employees enjoy ten paid holidays, as well as earning both annual leave and sick leave days. About Team ND "Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt Application Procedures Your resume must clearly show the months and years of employment for each position listed. This information is required to accurately calculate your qualifying experience and determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Resumes that do not include sufficient employment date may not be able to be fully evaluated. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships. This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information HHS ND Careers E-Verify A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview. For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Blair by email: HodgeB@casscountynd.
gov or phone:
(701) 239-6726.
Employing Unit:
ND HHS - Cass Human Service Zone TTY Number ND Relay Service 1 (800) 366-6888 (text) or 1 (800) 366-6889 (voice) If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-3290. Equal Employment Opportunity The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.
