What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST position at City of New York?
Job Description
- THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS $43,777 TO 50,343 YEARLY
Emergency and Intervention Services (EIS) provides a comprehensive emergency social services to vulnerable populations and addresses immediate and long-term needs of individuals and families. Emergency services are administered through the Office of Domestic Violence, which provides services to victims of domestic violence who reside in the community or are sheltered
The Domestic Violence Liaison Division was created in response to State legislation, which addresses the safety needs of victims of domestic violence and their children applying for public assistance. This division is responsible for overseeing the evaluation of the requests and the authorization of temporary waivers to exempt victims of domestic violence from participation in work related activities when compliance could place the applicant at greater risk of harm.
Emergency and Intervention Services ADVENT / Domestic Violence Liaison Unit is recruiting for one (1) Eligibility Specialist III to function as an Eligibility Specialist and under the direction of the Eligibility Supervisor will be responsible for determining eligibility for public assistance for clients referred to the Domestic Violence Liaison Unit and will :
Qualifications
1. Completion of 60 semester credits at an accredited college; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in one or more of the following areas; performing the work described below :
a. Interviewing, gathering information and / or preparing necessary documentation for the purpose of making decisions concerning eligibility for public assistance or unemployment, health benefits, social security, casualty, property or liability insurance, or other similar benefits; or
b. Performing bookkeeping, bank teller duties, housing office teller duties, purchasing agent, assistant store manager, sales representative responsible for accounts, or customer service representative responsible for making determinations; or
c. Dealing with social service agencies or aiding individuals in solving housing, social, financial or health problems as a community organization representative; or
3. A satisfactory combination of education and / or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College education may be substituted for the experience in "2" above on the basis that 30 semester credits from an accredited college may be substituted for each year of required experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
Special Note
Work experience which provides only incidental opportunities to perform the job duties as described in "2a", "2b" and "2c" above are not acceptable for meeting the minimum qualification requirements. Examples of unacceptable work experience include, but are not limited to, experience as a token clerk, check-out clerk, sales clerk, teacher's aide, cashier, receptionist or secretary.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Salary : $43,777 - $50,343
