The County of Yuba is currently recruiting in an effort to establish an employment eligibility list for the position of Eligibility Technician in the Health and Human Services Department in anticipation of multiple vacancies. The incumbent will determine eligibility of applicants and recipients for public assistance programs and/or assist with acquiring services and benefits through interactive interviewing and fact gathering; maintain current knowledge of multiple program regulations and procedures necessary for multi-program caseload determination; authorize payments following program procedures and guidelines; initiate and process case work through an automated system; identify needs and provide information or referral for health, social and/or employment services; act as an advocate for clients and their dependents by assisting in the preparation of forms and documents, obtaining and presenting evidence for claims or benefits and by representing clients before other agencies by following-up on claims or applying for benefits that may have been denied; provide quality customer service, and perform related work as assigned. This position reports directly to an Eligibility Supervisor and may receive lead direction from a Senior Eligibility Technician.
About the Health and Human Services Department:
The Department provides a wide array of services through a diverse system of holistic programs. It is responsible for planning, managing, coordinating, and delivering a continuum of services in a manner that is responsive to the needs of the community. The department is committed to promoting a safe, healthy and self-sufficient environment and investing in the community to improve the overall well-being of our residents. Divisions include: Adult Services; Child Welfare Services; Public Assistance; Employment Services; Housing and Integrated Services; Public Health; Veterans Services; and Finance and Administration.
Hiring Range:
$3,971-$4,369/ Mo. (DOE)
Required Qualifications:
Minimum: Graduation from high school and two (2) years of responsible office support experience which has involved extensive public contact, interviewing and decision making within procedural guidelines. Relevant education with coursework in a field related to human services may be substituted for the two years of experience as defined on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred: In addition to the minimum, additional experience determining eligibility for loans, financial assistance, or publicly or privately funded health, counseling or social services.
Special Requirements: I understand that this position requires a typing speed of 35 WPM. I acknowledge and understand that at any time during my probationary period, I may be required to furnish proof of this typing speed in the form of a 5 minute typing test certifying that I can meet this requirement.
To qualify for a bilingual position, must be State certified or pass a County qualifying language test in the relevant language at the option of the County.
May be required to work a flexible shift outside of normal working hours including evening and weekend hours. If assigned to the Customer Service Call Center, will be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend hours.
Licenses and Certifications: When assigned to Veterans’ Services and within one year of employment, obtain and maintain annually thereafter the Veterans Affairs accreditation by a National Service Organization and/or the California Department of Veterans Affairs.
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