Benefit Programs Specialist I

Job description

Title Description- Benefit Programs Specialist I represents the entry level in the occupational group for employees working under close supervision while being trained in determining eligibility for a variety of social services government assistance programs. Upon recommendation by the supervisor, approval by the director, and successful completion of the training program, the employee shall be redefined to full-performance Benefit Programs Specialist I is distinguished from the Benefit Programs Specialist II by the latter’s performing all the assigned eligibility duties independently and making judgments following agency practices and procedures and mandated federal, state, or local laws and policies. General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) – - Conducts interviews of persons to determine eligibility for assistance and re-determines their continuing eligibility; - Explains nature of temporary assistance benefit programs and determines reasons and need for assistance; - Processes applications for financial assistance and diversion; explains client responsibilities, rights and program availability; - Evaluates consistency and completeness of data secured, and where indicated substanti...